ad verbum

adverb

(ˌ)ad-ˈvər-bəm How to pronounce ad verbum (audio)
Definition of ad verbumnext
as in directly
in the same words an ad verbum translation if the giver of the oath mangles the wording, should one repeat after him ad verbum?

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  1. directly
  2. accurately
  3. word for word
Adverb
  • And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • About half of new wireless subscribers are signing on directly to the Boost network, but that share needs to grow.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • Some professors hesitate to grade accurately because of student evaluations, which are often more negative for tough graders.
    Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • After six rounds the judge accurately guessed the number 89% of the time.
    Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of accurately
Adverb
  • Everybody singing the songs word for word is such a powerful moment and such a blessing to experience.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The slightly older and more conservative wing of the party remains intent on implementing the Taliban’s mid-1990s credo, word for word.
    Saad Mohseni, Foreign Affairs, 16 Aug. 2022
Definition of word for word
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