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phrase
group of words / to express
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: phrasespp: phraseding: phrasing
The word carries a sense of modularity, treating a cluster of words as a single building block rather than a collection of individual terms. It suggests a pre-packaged unit of meaning that can be slotted into various sentences.
Countable when referring to a specific sequence of words like a slogan or a quote. Uncountable when referring to the general act of phrasing or the way someone chooses their words.