noun
The particular words chosen to communicate an idea, message, or instruction.
The wording of the email sounds too formal.
Could you change the wording of this sentence?
Good to know
Use wording for the words chosen in a message, not for the whole document.
Common phrases & grammar
clear wording · exact wording · change the wording · the wording of a contract
the wording of + a message, document, or instruction
change the wording to + verb