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diction

dic.tion \'dik-sh*n\ n [L diction-, dictio speaking, style, fr. dictus, pp. 
   of di]cere to say; akin to OE te-on to accuse, L dicare to proclaim, 
   dedicate, Gk deiknynai to show, dike- judgment, right obs  1: verbal 
   description  2: choice of words esp. with regard to correctness, clearness, 
   or effective ness 3a: vocal expression : ENUNCIATION  3b: pronunciation and 
   enunciation of words in singing