dic·tion 
/ˈdɪkʃən/ noun
/ˈdɪkʃən/ noun [noncount] 1 : the clearness of a person's speech
▪ The actor's diction was so poor I could hardly understand what he was saying. 2 : the way in which words are used in speech or writing
▪ The student's essay was full of careless diction.
▪ The actor's diction was so poor I could hardly understand what he was saying.
▪ The student's essay was full of careless diction.
