: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology
Examples of wording in a Sentence
What's the exact wording of the agreement?
it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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The handful of Hall staffers who draft and edit the wording are aware of all this.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 July 2025
In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results.
—Dana Blanton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
The strong wording has alarmed some experts and former government officials, who see a growing tendency for the administration to cut off anyone who criticizes or so much as offers an alternative view to that of the current U.S. government — putting up a barrier between them and the decisionmakers.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 20 July 2025
Both sides had expressed extreme confidence in their opposing positions on the wording of the Guyana contract, which was written more than 15 years ago.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 July 2025
In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results.
—Dana Blanton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
The strong wording has alarmed some experts and former government officials, who see a growing tendency for the administration to cut off anyone who criticizes or so much as offers an alternative view to that of the current U.S. government — putting up a barrier between them and the decisionmakers.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 20 July 2025
Both sides had expressed extreme confidence in their opposing positions on the wording of the Guyana contract, which was written more than 15 years ago.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wording. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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wording
noun
word·ing
ˈwərd-iŋ 
: the way in which something is put into words
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