word choice; choice of words
Refers to the act or skill of selecting appropriate words in speech or writing.
スピーチでは言葉選びが大切だ。
Word choice is important in a speech.
彼女は言葉選びが上手だ。
She is good at choosing her words.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, also seen.
Compound of 言葉 (ことば, 'word') and 選び (えらび, 'choosing'), the noun form of 選ぶ (えらぶ, 'to choose').