verbatim quotation

[/vərˈbeɪtɪm kwoʊˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: verbatim quotations
citação textual
1. An exact reproduction of someone's spoken or written words, using the precise same language without paraphrasing or alteration
The lawyer provided a verbatim quotation from the witness's testimony to support her argument.
A advogada forneceu uma citação textual do depoimento da testemunha para apoiar seu argumento.
2. A direct quote that reproduces the original text word-for-word, typically enclosed in quotation marks
In academic papers, verbatim quotations must be properly attributed to their sources.
Em trabalhos acadêmicos, as citações textuais devem ser devidamente atribuídas às suas fontes.
Verbatim quotations are highly valued in academic, legal, and journalistic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian academic institutions, proper attribution of verbatim quotations is essential for avoiding plagiarism accusations. The term reflects the importance of intellectual property and accurate representation of sources in scholarly work across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct quotationexact quotationword-for-word quotationliteral quotationreprodução fiel
Antonyms / Antônimos
paraphrasesummaryloose quotationparáfrase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
citação textual
Standard term used in academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
citação direta
Alternative term commonly used in academic and legal documentation
Rio de Janeiro
citação textual
Preferred usage in formal writing
Portugal
citação textual
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in academic contexts

Related Words

quotationcitationquoteattributionparaphraseplagiarismsource material

Related Idioms & Phrases

quote unquote
in quotation marks
word for word
letra por letra (Portuguese)
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