"Utterance" refers to the act of speaking or expressing something aloud. It can also describe a single phrase or statement that is spoken. Full definition
«Mark It, Dude», meanwhile, keeps count of utterances of «Dude», the F - word / variations, and other «Lebowski - isms», though its numbers and icons could really use some clarity. (dvdizzy.com)
We would feel at home in a broader - based Liberal Democratic party, moderate in tone, wise in utterance, and strongly pro-Europe in outlook. (theguardian.com)
The word TAX appeared most often with SPENDING not far behind,... achieving the same number of utterances as GROWTH in the speech. (channel4.com)