verbatim

Meanings

Adverb

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

Adjective

• 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.

Related

Similar words

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

Origin

• Attested in English since 1481 (therefore considered a Middle English derivation by some): from Medieval Latin verbātim, from Latin verbum + -ātim.