wording

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noun

word·​ing ˈwər-diŋ How to pronounce wording (audio)
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: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology

wording

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present participle of word entry 2

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Noun What's the exact wording of the agreement? it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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Interpretive debates about the wording of Sweeney’s order were punted in August, when a different three-judge panel on the 10th Circuit granted the NCAA a stay of the nationwide eligibility injunction. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Unfortunately, in the world of legal topics, wording plays a huge role. — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The wording seemed to suggest that the sneakers, after years of various teasers, would finally arrive at retail. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 Other policy changes include various refinements to its wording around other misuses of Claude AI. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wording

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1649, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wording was in 1649

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wording

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word·​ing ˈwərd-iŋ How to pronounce wording (audio)
: the way in which something is put into words
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