verbatim
Verbatim (adv) means Word for word, using exactly the same wording as the original. Example: “She repeated his instructions verbatim to make sure nothing was lost.”
How to use verbatim
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCopied or repeated exactly, with no words changed.
Word forms
more verbatim comparative, verbatims plural, most verbatim superlative
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She repeated his instructions _____ to make sure nothing was lost.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin verbatim, "word for word," built from Latin verbum ("word").
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “verbatim” mean?
The word “verbatim” means word for word, using exactly the same wording as the original. In plain terms, copied or repeated exactly, with no words changed.
How do you pronounce “verbatim”?
“Verbatim” is pronounced vur-BAY-tihm (/vəɹˈbeɪ.tɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “verbatim” in a sentence?
Here is “verbatim” used in a sentence: “She repeated his instructions verbatim to make sure nothing was lost.”
What is another word for “verbatim”?
Words with a similar meaning to “verbatim” include by heart, in so many words, word for word and wordmeal.
What part of speech is “verbatim”?
“Verbatim” is an adverb.
Where does the word “verbatim” come from?
The word “verbatim” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin verbatim, "word for word," built from Latin verbum ("word").
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