articulation
The clear and effective expression of ideas or thoughts
Examples
In a meeting
“Your articulation of the value proposition really resonated with the client.”
Over coffee
“I appreciated her articulation of why she felt uncomfortable with the plan.”
Why this word
expression
Articulation emphasizes clear, distinct, and well-formulated communication
explanation
Articulation focuses on the manner and clarity of expression, not just conveying information
statement
Articulation implies careful formulation and precise expression of ideas
Usage tip
Use to praise how well someone expressed complex ideas. Focuses on clarity and precision of communication.
Etymology
Latin 'articulare' — to divide into joints, from articulus (joint, division)
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Related words
broach
To bring up or introduce a topic for discussion
concise
Giving a lot of information clearly in few words.
ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided.
convey
To communicate or make an idea, feeling, or meaning known.
reiterate
To say something again for emphasis or clarity.
paraphrase
To restate something in different words to make it clearer or shorter.