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verbatim.

Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/Received-Pronunciation/vəɹˈbeɪ.tɪm/General-American
  1. Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

    not-comparable
    I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.
  2. Orally; verbally.

    not-comparable · obsolete
Where this word comes from

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).

adj/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/Received-Pronunciation/vəɹˈbeɪ.tɪm/General-American
  1. Corresponding with the original word for word.

  2. Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

Where this word comes from

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).

noun/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/Received-Pronunciation/vəɹˈbeɪ.tɪm/General-American
  1. A word-for-word report of a speech.

Where this word comes from

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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