Definition of VERBATIM

verbatim

Meanings

Plural: verbatims

Adjective Satellite

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

Adverb

  • 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.

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

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

Scrabble Score: 15

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

Words With Friends Score: 18

verbatim is a valid Words With Friends word