: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology
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While automation and relief of administrative burden was the main focus of the intervention, the wording of messages also received dedicated attention in the study design.
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2024
While the wording may differ from the WGA and SAG, in essence, the intent is the same.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 14 July 2024
For more on that wording, check out our Tuesday episode of The Excerpt.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
Courts eventually struck down the decision, but the wording remains on the books.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 5 July 2024
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2024
While the wording may differ from the WGA and SAG, in essence, the intent is the same.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 14 July 2024
For more on that wording, check out our Tuesday episode of The Excerpt.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
Courts eventually struck down the decision, but the wording remains on the books.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 5 July 2024
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wording. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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wording
noun
word·ing
ˈwərd-iŋ 
: the way in which something is put into words
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