verbatim •\ (ˌ) vər-ˈbā-təm\• adverb and adjective adverb: using exactly the same words adjective: in precisely the same words used by a writer or speak The word verbatim has appeared in 76 New York Times articles in the past year, including on Jan. 22 in "Happy to Mine Hidden Charm in Youthful Anger" by Leah Rozen: He landed the role of Demetrius in "Titus," a 1999 film version of Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus," directed by Julie Taymor. A fellow Welshman, Anthony Hopkins, played the title role. "As much as I love Burton, with his voice and the way he devours language, without question Hopkins is the best actor we've ever produced," he said. He can move me to tears with a look. Even now Mr. Rhys can quote verbatim advice that Mr. Hopkins offered him during a conversation in Mr. Hopkins's trailer: "Always be on time. Always know your words. Be bold and greater powers will come to your aid. Learn more about the word "verbatim" and see usage examples across a range of subjects on the Vocabulary dictionary.