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verbatim

[vərˈbeɪtɪm]

verbatim Definition

in exactly the same words as were used originally.

Using verbatim: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "verbatim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The witness was asked to repeat his testimony verbatim.

  • Example

    Please transcribe the interview verbatim.

  • Example

    The speech was recorded verbatim and made available online.

verbatim Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for verbatim

Phrases with verbatim

  • accept or believe something exactly as it is stated without any changes or interpretation

    Example

    You can't take everything you read on the internet verbatim.

  • say something exactly as it was said before

    Example

    She repeated the instructions verbatim to make sure she understood them correctly.

  • an exact copy of something, with no changes or alterations

    Example

    The document was reproduced as a verbatim copy of the original.

Origins of verbatim

from Latin 'verbum', meaning 'word'

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Summary: verbatim in Brief

'Verbatim' [vərˈbeɪtɪm] means 'in exactly the same words as were used originally.' It is often used in legal or academic contexts when quoting or transcribing information. For example, 'Please transcribe the interview verbatim.' 'Verbatim' can also be used in phrases like 'take something verbatim,' meaning to accept something exactly as it is stated without any changes.