Wording Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɝdɪŋ

WUR-ding

UK

wˈɜːdɪŋ

WUR-ding

Definition

The specific words and phrases used to express something in writing or speech.

Usage & Nuances

"Wording" is usually used in formal or careful contexts, such as in contracts, rules, or instructions. It focuses on the choice of words, not the message itself. Common phrases: 'the exact wording', 'careful wording', 'the wording of the agreement'. Do not confuse with 'phrase' or 'sentence', which are smaller units.

• Spanish: redacción - formulación
• Portuguese (BR): redação - formulação
• Portuguese (PT): redação - formulação
• Chinese (Simplified): 措辞 - 表述
• Chinese (Traditional): 措辭 - 表述
• Hindi: शब्द चयन - वाक्य गठन
• Arabic: صياغة - تعبير
• Bengali: শব্দচয়ন - বাক্যবিন্যাস
• Russian: формулировка - текст
• Japanese: 表現 - 言い回し
• Vietnamese: cách diễn đạt
• Korean: 표현 - 문구
• Turkish: ifade şekli - kelime seçimi
• Urdu: الفاظ کا انتخاب - طرزِ تحریر
• Indonesian: perumusan kata - susunan kata

Example Sentences

The wording of this sign is confusing.

basic

Please check the wording before printing the document.

basic

The contract's wording is very strict.

basic

She was unhappy with the wording of the apology email.

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Is the wording in this agreement clear enough for everyone?

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They spent hours debating the wording of just one sentence.

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