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verbiages

noun

plural of verbiage
as in languages
the way in which something is put into words as per the standard verbiage of military reports, the assault was launched at "0700 hours"

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  1. languages
  2. formulations
  3. dictions
Noun
  • The teachers need to be certified in elementary education, fluent in Spanish and certified to teach students who speak other languages, Jackson said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Tourists speaking several languages, some wearing foam Statue of Liberty crowns, filled the seats; Quan made his way to an upper-deck railing.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of languages
Noun
  • And the makeup category showed up and out in a big way with amazing formulations that resulted in 26 must-have picks.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Korean skin care tends to emphasize hydration, barrier support, gentle formulations, and sun protection.
    — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of formulations
Noun
  • The first three were post-dictions of inflation; the latter four were predictions that had not yet been observed when they were made.
    — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of dictions
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