(an instance of) the process of expressing; a word or phrase
verbalization
Cases of word usage
1) an expression of an idea so that more than one meaning is possible (ambiguity)
2) an archaic word or expression (archaism)
3) the creation or expression of what is beautiful, especially in visual form; great skill or ability in such expression (art)
4) an expression that is or has been used too much (and how has no meaning or usefulness) (cliche)
5) (an expression of) pity or sympathy (commiseration)
6) an expression of admiration, approval etc, either in words or by action (compliment)
7) a face, including its appearance and expression (countenance)
8) the expression of intellectual development (of arts, science etc) in society (culture)
9) the expression of one's low opinion of, lack of respect for, (a person) (disrespect)
10) (the expression of) disagreement (dissent)