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diction

noun

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The choice and arrangement of words, or the clarity with which they are pronounced.

The essay's formal diction suited its scholarly audience.

Dictionary practice example.

Jo also reconsidered her diction, replacing vague expressions such as nice arrangement with more precise descriptions.