Verbatim

/ˈvɜːrbətɪm/

Definitions

  1. (adv.) In exactly the same words; word for word.
    The court reporter transcribed the testimony verbatim.
  2. (adj.) Corresponding to the exact words; precise and exact in wording.
    The contract contains the verbatim terms agreed upon by both parties.

Forms

  • verbatim

Commentary

Commonly used to emphasize precision in copying legal texts or testimony; important for accurate evidence and record keeping.

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