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Meaning of verbatim

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

verbatim

Pronunciation:/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm//vɚˈbeɪ.tɪm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A word-for-word report of a speech.

adjective

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  1. (of a document) Corresponding with the original word for word.

    Example: Date unknown: Joint Committee on Printing Congress of the United States, General Statement of Procedure for Verbatim Reporting of Proceedings in Senate Chamber, page five:

  2. (of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

adverb

Definitions

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

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

  2. Orally; verbally.