original wording

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

The way something was first said or written, before any changes were made.

wordingADJECTIVE + wording

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original

Examples (10)

  • I can't remember the original wording.
  • The contract specified the terms in its original wording.
  • Please refer to the original wording of the agreement for clarification.
  • They argued over a minor change to the original wording of the proposal.
  • She tried to recall the original wording of his promise.
  • The document had been altered, and the original wording was lost.
  • It's crucial to preserve the original wording of historical texts.
  • Can you confirm the original wording of the company policy?
  • Despite the revisions, the spirit of the original wording remained.
  • He insisted on using the original wording to avoid misinterpretation.