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verbatim

adv. manner
C1 Advanced US //vɝˈbeɪtəm// UK //vɜːbˈeɪtɪm// ver·ba·tim Archaic

adv. using exactly the same words that were originally spoken or written. You use this when you copy something letter for letter without changing anything.

adv. in exactly the same words as were used originally. Often follows verbs of communication such as 'repeat', 'quote', or 'copy'.


SIMPLE

She repeated my words verbatim.

CONTEXTUAL

The witness was asked to recount the conversation verbatim to ensure no details were lost or misinterpreted.

COMPLEX

While the journalist captured the essence of the speech, the official transcript provided a verbatim record of every hesitation and rhetorical flourish.

Synonyms
Origin

Attested in English since 1481 (therefore considered a Middle English derivation by some): from Medieval Latin verbātim (“word for word”), from Latin verbum (“word”) + -ātim (adverbial suffix).

Usage

Typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.

Pitfall

He told me the story in verbatimHe told me the story verbatimVerbatim is an adverb and does not require the preposition 'in'.

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