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

Results dropped significantly for mathematics, where writers have fewer choices in wording. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

The wording of a handbook, the employer’s practices, and the circumstances surrounding the job can all be relevant. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Opponents say the proposition’s vague wording could result in vital services being excluded from the list of program expenses permitted in the 90% of revenues, prompting clinics to cut programs to avoid financial penalties. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The June agreement collapsed after disputes over the memo's vague wording, including language related to who would control the strait. — Ava Pukatch, NPR, 26 Sep. 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