the manner in which something is expressed in words
"use concise military verbiage"
A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context.
"The lawyer carefully reviewed the wording of the contract to ensure every clause was precise and legally sound."
In plain English: Wording is the specific way you choose your words to say something.
"The lawyer spent hours checking the wording to make sure there were no loopholes in the contract."
Usage: Wording refers specifically to the selection and arrangement of individual words rather than broader stylistic choices or sentence structure. It is often confused with "wording" as an uncountable mass noun, but it should not be pluralized when referring to general phrasing in a document.
present participle of word
"The wording of the contract is currently under review by the legal team."
In plain English: To word something means to choose and arrange your specific words when speaking or writing.
"The lawyer will have to reword your statement before filing it with the court."