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wording

[ wur-ding ]

noun

  1. the act or manner of expressing in words; phrasing.
  2. the particular choice of words in which a thing is expressed:

    He liked the thought but not the wording.



wording

/ ˈɜːɪŋ /

noun

  1. the way in which words are used to express a statement, report, etc, esp a written one
  2. the words themselves, as used in a written statement or a sign
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of wording1

First recorded in 1555–65; word + -ing 1
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Synonym Study

See diction.
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Mrs Hudd she had given the stonemason her wording and a rough design before he visited the couple's home.

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Installed on 17 April, the wording of the new plaque removes any mention of Colston as a "city benefactor".

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The wording of this clause is not known publicly but it effectively says that Red Bull have to provide Verstappen with a winning car.

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Maher was blunt, saying that there's very little wiggle room in the wording of the amendment.

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It is also worth noting that, within the wording of the laws, there is no reference to winning the ball in making a tackle.

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