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Difference Between Paraphrased and Verbatim

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Paraphrased

A restatement of a text or passage in another form or other words, often to clarify meaning.

Verbatim

Using exactly the same words; corresponding word for word
A verbatim report of the conversation.

Paraphrased

The restatement of texts in other words as a studying or teaching device.

Verbatim

In exactly the same words; word for word
Repeated their dialogue verbatim.

Paraphrased

The adaptation or alteration of a text or quotation to serve a different purpose from that of the original.

Verbatim

Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.
I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.
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Paraphrased

To restate using different words, especially to clarify.

Verbatim

(obsolete) Orally; verbally.

Paraphrased

To adapt or alter (a text or quotation) to serve a different purpose from that of the original
"It's tempting to paraphrase an environmental slogan and say, 'Think globally, pray locally'" (Christian Science Monitor).

Verbatim

(of a document) Corresponding with the original word for word.

Paraphrased

To compose a paraphrase.

Verbatim

(of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.
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Paraphrased

Simple past tense and past participle of paraphrase

Verbatim

A word-for-word report of a speech.

Verbatim

Word for word; in the same words; verbally; as, to tell a story verbatim as another has related it.

Verbatim

In precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker;
A direct quotation
Repeated their dialog verbatim

Verbatim

Using exactly the same words;
He repeated her remarks verbatim

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