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Verbiage

usgb/ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/Volume
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Avoid Overusing

Use 'verbiage' to suggest that a simpler or shorter way of saying something is possible.

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Your essay has good points, but there's a lot of verbiage to sort through.
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Clarity Over Complexity

'Verbiage' often implies that the speaker could be clearer by using fewer words.

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The instructions are full of verbiage, making them hard to follow.
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Editing Necessary

When you encounter 'verbiage', consider it a cue to edit for conciseness.

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There's too much verbiage in this paragraph; try to be more concise.
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