diction
/ˈdɪk.ʃən/ noun C2- Choice and use of words, especially with regard to effective communication; the effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression. · the identification of the poetic impulse with sonorous diction· His poor diction meant that most of the audience didn't really understand the key points of the presentation.
- Enunciation, pronunciation, or both.
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