Verbatim

Quick meaning: Verbatim is an adverb meaning Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

Meaning

Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

More Meanings

1. (of a document) Corresponding with the original word for word.
2. (of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.
3. A word-for-word report of a speech.
4. (obsolete) Orally; verbally.

Example Sentences

I […]am not able Verbatim to rehearse the method of my pen

Ironically, verbatim note taking can interfere with listening attentively.

I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.

[…] in several instances Mancini’s text is virtually reproduced verbatim by Bellori.¹²⁰

Word Forms

• verbatims

Synonyms for verbatim

Depending on context, synonyms include word for word, wordmeal, direct, exact.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include word for word, exact, direct, literally, literal, textually.

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