verbatim
/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ (bre, ipa) · [vɚbˈetəm] /vɝːˈbeɪ.t̬əm/ (ame, ipa) · [vɚbˈetəm] /(ˌ)vər-ˈbā-təm How to pronounce verbatim (audio)/ (ame, mw)
verbatim — adverb
1. using the original wording exactly, without changing, shortening, or rephrasing
using the original wording exactly, without changing, shortening, or rephrasing any part of it.
The trainee repeated the safety warning verbatim during the factory tour.
repeat + verbatim
Min copied the address verbatim from the visa form to avoid mistakes.
copy + verbatim from + document
The witness could not recall the threat verbatim after three months.
Christopher quoted the principal verbatim in his article about the strike.
During rehearsal, Eve read the poem verbatim instead of paraphrasing it.
- word for word
closest everyday equivalent; less formal than 'verbatim'
- exactly
broader word that may refer to facts or details, not only wording
- literally
sometimes overlaps, but often focuses on non-figurative meaning rather than copied wording
- loosely
signals that the wording has been changed or only roughly followed
- approximately
shows that the wording or amount is not exact
文法句型
quote + verbatim
repeat + verbatim
copy + verbatim from + source
用法筆記
Usually follows verbs of speaking, writing, reading, or copying. Distinguish from the adjective sense, which comes before a noun such as 'verbatim transcript' or 'verbatim copy'.
常見錯誤
verbatim — adjective
- verbatimpositive
- more verbatimcomparative
- most verbatimsuperlative
1. kept in the original wording without being rewritten in different language.
kept in the original wording without being rewritten in different language.
The court accepted a verbatim transcript of the late-night phone call.
verbatim + transcript
Reema kept the verbatim comments from the survey in her report.
verbatim + comments
Our editor wants a verbatim copy of the warning label for legal review.
The museum display includes a verbatim line from the captain's diary.
Omar asked for a verbatim record of the interview, not a summary.
- word-for-word
very close in meaning and common when explaining the idea in everyday language
- exact
broader term that can describe full accuracy, not only preserved wording
- literal
may overlap, but often contrasts with figurative meaning rather than copied wording
- paraphrased
rewritten in different words while keeping the general meaning
- abridged
shortened so that parts of the original wording are removed
文法句型
verbatim + noun
be + verbatim
用法筆記
Most often modifies nouns such as 'transcript', 'copy', 'quotation', 'record', and 'remarks'. Distinguish from the adverb sense in sentences like 'She quoted the message verbatim'.