Word

(1): A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
(2): a command, password, or signal.
(3): choose and use particular words in order to say or write (something).

(1): "I don't like the word “unofficial”
(2): "Someone gave me the word to start playing"
(3): "he words his request in a particularly ironic way"