Does the word of a meeting take singular verb?

The word "word" in the context of a meeting takes a singular verb because it refers to the content of the meeting, which is treated as a single entity.

Here are some examples:

* The word of the meeting was clear: We understood the main point.

* The word of the meeting is confidential: We can't share what was discussed.

However, if you are referring to multiple words spoken during the meeting, you would use a plural verb:

* The words of the meeting were carefully chosen: They wanted to be precise and avoid misunderstandings.