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Verbiage

usgb/ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/Volume
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LampPro Tip 1/3
Avoid OverusingPlay
Use 'verbiage' to suggest that a simpler or shorter way of saying something is possible. SlideYour essay has good points, but there's a lot of verbiage to sort through.
LampPro Tip 2/3
Clarity Over ComplexityPlay
'Verbiage' often implies that the speaker could be clearer by using fewer words. SlideThe instructions are full of verbiage, making them hard to follow.
LampPro Tip 3/3
Editing NecessaryPlay
When you encounter 'verbiage', consider it a cue to edit for conciseness. SlideThere's too much verbiage in this paragraph; try to be more concise.