diction

🇺🇸 /ˈdɪkʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdɪkʃn/
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noun
R

how clearly or correctly someone says words

He was praised for his clear diction.

R

the choice and way of using words in writing or speech

The author's diction made the story engaging and easy to understand.

translation

n. how clearly or correctly someone says words; the choice and way of using words in writing or speech

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