wording

1 of 2

noun

word·​ing ˈwər-diŋ 

: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology

wording

2 of 2

present participle of word entry 2

Synonyms of wording

Noun

• language
• diction
• formulation
• phrasing

Examples of wording in a Sentence

Noun

What's the exact wording of the agreement?

it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But when the poll came around to Tony’s budget dispute with the County Commission, the wording of the questions — along with the absence of the County Commission’s perspective on the issues — may be just as important as the results. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

In Maryland, a successful amendment supported by Governor Wes Moore seems to have cleared a previously thorny legal path for Democrats to try and eke out an extra seat—a significant victory, especially in light of the amendment’s confusing wording. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026

And, yes, this rendition represented a lyrical alteration by the Tonji that departed from the traditional wording of the French national anthem. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

In the ads analyzed by Noticias Telemundo, the form and content indicating it was done with AI varied; there were differences ranging from the text size to the wording. — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1649, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wording

• birding
• girding
• herding
• undergirding

Kids Definition

wording

noun

word·​ing ˈwərd-iŋ 

: the way in which something is put into words