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Verbatim vs. Verbose — What's the Difference?

Verbatim vs. Verbose — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Verbatim and Verbose

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Verbatim

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

Verbose

Using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words; wordy.

Verbatim

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

Verbose

Containing or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy. 17

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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Verbose

(computing) Producing detailed output for diagnostic purposes.

Verbatim

(obsolete) Orally; verbally.

Verbose

Abounding in words; using or containing more words than are necessary; tedious by a multiplicity of words; prolix; wordy; as, a verbose speaker; a verbose argument.
Too verbose in their way of speaking.

Verbatim

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

Verbose

Using or containing too many words;
Long-winded (or windy) speakers
Verbose and ineffective instructional methods
Newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
Proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes

Verbatim

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

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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