1. the art or practice of composing verse or poetry
2. the structure and form of verse, including meter, rhyme, and rhythm
Usage: literary
3. the process of turning prose into verse form

Examples

• She studied the versification techniques of Shakespeare’s sonnets.
• The poet’s mastery of versification was evident in his complex rhyme schemes.
• Students learned about different forms of versification in their literature class.
• The versification of the epic poem followed traditional patterns.
• His versification of the ancient story made it more accessible to modern readers.
• The workshop focused on the basics of versification for beginning poets.