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verbatim

The correct spelling is verbatim.

How to pronounce verbatim

/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/
noun

IPA: /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

Say it like: Ver-bat-im

The correct spelling is verbatim. A word-for-word report of a speech. For example: "Date unknown: Joint Committee on Printing Congress of the United States, General Statement of Procedure for Verbatim Reporting of Proceedings in Senate Chamber, page five:"

Usage Examples

Date unknown: Joint Committee on Printing Congress of the United States, General Statement of Procedure for Verbatim Reporting of Proceedings in Senate Chamber, page five:

I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A word-for-word report of a speech.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a document) Corresponding with the original word for word.
  2. 2.(of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

adverb

  1. 1.Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.
  2. 2.Orally; verbally.

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