Paraphrased vs. Verbatim — What's the Difference?
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.
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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.
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.
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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