Definition of VERBATIM

verbatim

Plural: verbatims

Adjective Satellite

  • in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
    • "repeated their dialog verbatim"

Adverb

  • Word for word; exactly as written or spoken.
  • using exactly the same words
    • "he repeated her remarks verbatim"

Adv

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

Adj

  • Corresponding with the original word for word.
  • Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

Noun

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

Examples

  • He transcribed the dictionary entry VERBATIM to prove his word’s validity.
  • I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.

Origin / Etymology

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).

Synonyms

direct, word for word, by heart, in so many words, to the letter, wordmeal

Scrabble Score: 15

verbatim: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
verbatim: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
verbatim: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

verbatim: valid Words With Friends Word