verbatim

(noun)

A word-for-word report of a speech.

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Examples of verbatim in the following topics:

  • Preparing to Present

    • First, decide how you'll present your speech: will you read your newly minted speech verbatim from script?
    • Reading Your Speech Word for Word For your first speech, it might be helpful to have it completely typed up and ready for you to read verbatim in front of a crowd.
    • Reading verbatim from a script has its drawbacks; you may be limited in how much eye contact you can engage in with your audience.

  • The Do's of Using Visual Aids

    • For example, a visual aid that replaces a presentation could be a PowerPoint that includes big blocks of text that the presenter reads verbatim.

  • Introduction

    • While extemporaneous speeches don't give you this kind of freedom, writing your introduction verbatim, or word for word, is vital for any prepared remarks.