lexical choice

noun

1. The decision to use a particular word or expression in speaking or writing.

   B2

   usually uncountable

   • "Her lexical choice makes the sentence sound more polite."B1
   • "Effective lexical choice can make an academic argument clearer and more precise."B2

2. The selection of words considered as a feature of a text, style, or speaker.

   C1
   • "The writer's lexical choice reflects the character's anger and frustration."B2
   • "The poem's formal lexical choices create a sense of distance from the reader."C1