Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wordage
noun
/ˈwərdɪdʒ/
Definition
The amount of words used, usually in relation to how effectively they express an idea or message.
Examples
- The report had too much wordage and needed to be more concise.
- Her essay contained unnecessary wordage that obscured her main point.
- The proposal was clear and effective, with just the right amount of wordage.
Meaning
Wordage refers to the specific words chosen and the total number of words in a piece of writing.
Synonyms
- word count
- text
- phraseology
- language
- expression
