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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or characteristic of a word or words; verbal. not-comparable

   "Wordwise feedback produced significantly higher gains than listwise."

2. 2
   In terms of words (fixed groups of binary digits); one word of data at a time. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   Pertaining to, concerning, or regarding words; verbally. not-comparable

   "Turn the page and get an edge in wordwise."

2. 2
   In terms of words (fixed groups of binary digits); one word of data at a time. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"Wordwise feedback produced significantly higher gains than listwise."

Etymology

From word + -wise.

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