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
  • In addition, having air humidifiers and purifiers can help circulate good quality air to minimize the risk of poor quality air that is directly breathed into the lungs.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • However, policies such as import tariffs and mass deportation could negatively impact housing prices, as these factors directly affect labor and material costs—two major inputs in the housing industry.
    Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • According to the company, this robot vacuum and mop, debuting at CES 2025, can accurately spot liquids and automatically rotate its body to tackle wet spills with its mopping pads.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Lions lived on the opposite, more aggressive end of that spectrum, challenging Darnold to accurately place the ball downfield with defenders in his face.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of accurately
Adverb
  • Co-writer John Lutz also shared that Sawyer dictated all the Japanese dialogue to the cast members, who then repeated it back word for word.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Allies of Ossoff said that this statement is not word for word but that Ossoff did iterate a similar message to Williams.
    Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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