verbatim

C2
Pronunciation
/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/
/vɚˈbeɪ.tɪm/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A word-for-word report of a speech.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a document) Corresponding with the original word for word.

Example Sentences
  • 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:
2 Definition

(of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.
2 Definition

Orally; verbally.