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wording

 

[ หˆwษœหrdษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

The choice of words used in a particular situation or context.

Synonyms

expression, phrasing, verbiage

Examples of usage

  • His careful wording of the apology helped to defuse the situation.
  • She was praised for her clear and concise wording in the presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

The specific wording of a law or regulation.

Synonyms

language, terminology, text

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer argued that the wording of the contract was ambiguous.
  • It is crucial to pay attention to the exact wording of the statute.
Context #3 | Verb

in writing

To express something in a particular way using words.

Synonyms

articulate, formulate, phrase

Examples of usage

  • She worded her request carefully to avoid any misunderstandings.
  • The author worded the conclusion of the story in a powerful manner.

Translations

Translations of the word "wording" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formulaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆเคพเค‚เค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Formulierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perumusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผัƒะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sformuล‚owanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€่‘‰้ฃใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท formulation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ifade

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘œํ˜„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŠุงุบุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ formulรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽช่พž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oblikovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orรฐalag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะถั‹ั€ั‹ะผะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formulasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formulaciรณn

Word origin

The word 'wording' originates from the verb 'word,' which has been in use since the 13th century. It evolved to 'wording' in the 17th century, referring to the choice and arrangement of words in a particular context. Over time, 'wording' has become crucial in communication, law, and writing, emphasizing the importance of precise and effective language usage.

See also: foreword, reword, rewording, worded, wordily, wordiness, wordless, wordlessly, wordplay, wordsmith, wordy.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,035 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.