Verbatim (Adjective)
Meaning
In precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker; "a direct quotation"; "repeated their dialog verbatim".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She read the passage verbatim from her favorite novel, taking care not to miss a single word.
- His speech included a poem recited verbatim from memory, earning him standing ovation.
- The reporter repeated the witness's statement verbatim in her article to accurately convey their account.
- He could recall entire conversations verbatim, even years after they had taken place.
- During her deposition, the lawyer instructed her to recite the exact conversation verbatim.