Definition of wording noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

wording

noun

/ˈwɜːdɪŋ/

/ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/

[uncountable, countable, usually singular]

the words that are used in a piece of writing or speech, especially when they have been carefully chosen
- The wording was deliberately ambiguous.
- It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter.
- What was the exact wording of the message?
Synonyms language
languagevocabulary ▪ terms ▪ wording ▪ terminologyThese are all terms for the words and expressions people use when they speak or write, or for a particular style of speaking or writing.
language a particular style of speaking or writing:
Give your instructions in everyday language.
the language of the legal profession
vocabulary all the words that a person knows or uses, or all the words in a particular language; the words that people use when they are talking about a particular subject:
to have a wide/limited vocabulary
The word has become part of advertising vocabulary.
terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying something:
I’ll try to explain in simple terms.
wording [usually sing.] the words that are used in a piece of writing or speech, especially when they have been carefully chosen:
It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter.
terminology (rather formal) the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject:
medical terminology
Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies.
Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry. Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style.
Patterns
- formal/informal/everyday language/vocabulary/terms
- business/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminology
- A word enters the language/the vocabulary.
Extra Examples
- I understand, but I wouldn't use that exact wording.
- We need to think carefully about the wording of the request.
- What's the exact wording of the clause?
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- actual
- careful
- exact
- …
verb + wording
- alter
- change
- use
- …
preposition
- wording of
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