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verbatim

adverb/adjective
/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

Meaning

In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
in exactly the same words; word for word; literal
In exactly the same words as were originally used; word for word.

Example Sentences

She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.

She repeated his speech verbatim without changing a single word.

He repeated the instructions verbatim.

Example Expressions

quote verbatim

Synonyms

word-for-word, exact, literal, exactly, literally, precisely
Entry 1
word-for-word, exact, literal
Entry 2
word-for-word, exactly, literally, precisely
Entry 3
word-for-word, literally, exactly, precisely

Antonyms

paraphrased, summarized, altered, interpreted, approximate
Entry 1
paraphrased, summarized, altered
Entry 2
paraphrased, summarized, interpreted, approximate
Entry 3
paraphrased, summarized

Collocations

verbatim quote, verbatim record, verbatim transcript, repeat verbatim, quote verbatim, report verbatim
Entry 2
verbatim quote, verbatim record, verbatim transcript
Entry 3
repeat verbatim, quote verbatim, report verbatim

Related Vocabularies

Exactly, only, or fair and morally right.
completely, instantly, or without reservation
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

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