wordage

noun4

1. •
   Words collectively, considered in a mass sense.
2. •
   The number of words used in a text: synonym of word count.

   • The official transcript totaled 2,045,000 words—more than twice the wordage of the Bible. — 1951
3. •
   The choice of words used: word choice.

   • "With the wordage in the contract, we think we have a good case." — 1990
4. •
   The excessive use of words.

   • But the plates are good, and, in reality, sufficient without all the wordage. — 1829