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verbatim meaning in Hindi

adverbAsked 4× in SSC · latest SSC MTS 2024One Word Substitution
verbatim adverb

Meaning: In exactly the same words; word for word

Hindi: शब्दशः

Synonyms: word-for-word, exactly, precisely

Antonyms: paraphrased, loosely

Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1

verbatim in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC MTS 2024 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    Exactly the same words as were used originally.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Verbatim

    Answer: Verbatim
    Explanation:
    The phrase "Exactly the same words as were used originally" refers to repeating something word-for-word, without changing any part of it.
    • Verbatim – in exactly the same words as used originally
    (Hindi: शब्दशः / हूबहू) – ✅ Correct one-word substitute
    Other options:
    • Factual – based on facts (Hindi: तथ्यात्मक) – ❌ Not same as word-for-word
    • Precise – exact or accurate (Hindi: सटीक) – ❌ Close, but not specific to repeating words
    • Ornate – highly decorated or elaborate (Hindi: अलंकृत) – ❌ Unrelated
    Correct one-word substitute: Verbatim

  2. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    In exactly the same words as the original

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Verbatim

    Explanation:
    • Verbatim means in exactly the same words as used originally (शब्दशः, हूबहू उसी शब्दों में)
    It is used when something is repeated or quoted word-for-word.
    ✅ Example: He repeated the teacher’s instructions verbatim.
    ❌ Why other options are incorrect:
    • Imitation – ❌ Means a copy in style or appearance, not necessarily word-for-word (नक़ल)
    • Copy – ❌ A general word for duplication, but not specific to exact wording
    • Duplicate – ❌ Means an exact replica, but typically refers to objects, not words
    ✔️ Therefore, the correct one-word substitute is: Verbatim ✅

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verbatim – questions

What is the meaning of verbatim in Hindi?

verbatim means “शब्दशः” in Hindi. In English: In exactly the same words; word for word

What are the synonyms of verbatim?

Synonyms of verbatim: word-for-word, exactly, precisely.

What is the opposite of verbatim?

Antonyms of verbatim: paraphrased, loosely.

Has verbatim been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – verbatim has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC MTS 2021, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.

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