VERBATIM Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

verbatim

adverb

(ˌ)vər-ˈbā-təm

Definition of verbatim

as in directly

in the same words you can't just copy the encyclopedia article verbatim for your report—that's plagiarism

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Recent Examples of verbatim This sentiment was repeated almost verbatim in a statement from the PSRB. —Matthew J. Funchion, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025 Architects and writers alike had to compile catalogues of reliable models, then find ways to imitate them without replicating them verbatim. —Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025 Shane proceeded to recite the entire show verbatim from memory. —Darryn King, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Bill Ackman, a hedge fund manager and Trump supporter, repeated Musk’s narrative almost verbatim in a post on X. —David Gilbert, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for verbatim

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Over the past few years, the women have rarely spoken directly to one another on social media, but there have been a few references that fight fans could take as under-the-radar jabs from both sides.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The skit also directly poked fun at Wood’s teeth, which later prompted SNL cast member Sarah Sherman, who portrayed Wood, to send Wood flowers and an apology.

— Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Apr. 2025