the meaning of diction

dic·tion    /ˈdɪkʃən/ Show Spelled[dik-shuhn] Show IPA –noun 1. style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words: good diction. 2. the accent, inflection, intonation, and speech-sound quality manifested by an individual speaker, usually judged in terms of prevailing standards of acceptability; enunciation.