: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology
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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 193-member General Assembly approved the original wording 107-12, with the United States among the 51 countries abstaining.
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
But her tweet’s wording absolved her of the need to specify.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The wording of the initial apology during the broadcast did not feel appropriate, especially because other parts of the show were edited out.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike past scams, the logos and branding often look authentic and the wording matches the airline’s usual communication style, according to readyjetroam.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
But her tweet’s wording absolved her of the need to specify.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The wording of the initial apology during the broadcast did not feel appropriate, especially because other parts of the show were edited out.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike past scams, the logos and branding often look authentic and the wording matches the airline’s usual communication style, according to readyjetroam.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wording. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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wording
noun
word·ing
ˈwərd-iŋ 
: the way in which something is put into words
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