CEFR C1

verbatim

adverb/adjective

Meaning

In exactly the same words as were used originally.

Examples

The secretary transcribed the entire interview verbatim.
She memorized the poem verbatim for her performance.

Synonyms: exactly, word-for-word, precisely, literally

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verbatim (C1)

adverb/adjective

Pronunciation: /vɜːrˈbeɪtɪm/

Definition

In exactly the same words as were used originally.

Examples

The secretary transcribed the entire interview verbatim.
She memorized the poem verbatim for her performance.
Please report the customer's complaint verbatim so we can address the specific issue.

Synonyms of verbatim

Words with a similar meaning to verbatim:

exactly
word-for-word
precisely
literally

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