verbatim
Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originallyWord for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.
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» For accurate study results questions must be asked verbatim.
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Examples
3 sentencesFor accurate study results questions must be asked verbatim.
Sami doesn't remember verbatim what he said to Layla.
Sami doesn't remember verbatim what Layla wrote in the text message.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.
I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.
wortgetreu, wortwörtlich, Wort für Wort
досло́вноdoslóvno, сло́во в сло́воslóvo v slóvo, буква́льноbukválʹno
дослі́вноdoslívno, буква́льноbukválʹno, сло́во в сло́воslóvo v slóvo
using exactly the same words
(not comparable, obsolete)Orally; verbally.
Origin
Attested in English since 1481 (therefore considered a Middle English derivation by some):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).
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- using exactly the same words:word for word
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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