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Difference Between Plagiarism and Verbatim

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Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the representation of another author's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work. In educational contexts, there are differing definitions of plagiarism depending on the institution.

Verbatim

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

Plagiarism

The act or behavior of plagiarizing.

Verbatim

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

Plagiarism

An instance of plagiarizing, especially a passage that is taken from the work of one person and reproduced in the work of another without attribution.

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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Plagiarism

(uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.
Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon.
Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.

Verbatim

(obsolete) Orally; verbally.

Plagiarism

(uncountable) Text or other work resulting from this act.
The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.

Verbatim

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

Plagiarism

(countable) The instance of plagiarism.

Verbatim

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

The act or practice of plagiarizing.

Verbatim

A word-for-word report of a speech.

Plagiarism

That which is plagiarized; a work which has been plagiarized.

Verbatim

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

Plagiarism

A piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work

Verbatim

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

Plagiarism

The act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

Verbatim

Using exactly the same words;
He repeated her remarks verbatim

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