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

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

Just two years ago, Microsoft launched its Copilot+ PC brand to identify AI-first computers with exclusive artificial intelligence features, but that wording is nowhere to be found on recent Microsoft devices or OEM products. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Menu wording can vary slightly by Galaxy model and software version. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

An underfunded, conditional, or incomplete proposal may not qualify, but that determination depends on the offer’s exact wording and the governing law. — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 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