exact quote

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

An exact, word-for-word reproduction of what someone said or wrote.

quoteADJECTIVE + NOUN

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exact

Examples (10)

  • The lawyer demanded an exact quote from the witness's previous statement.
  • It's difficult to get an exact quote when people speak informally.
  • She insisted on an exact quote of the article's conclusion.
  • Can you provide the exact quote from the historical document?
  • He tried to recall the exact quote but could only paraphrase.
  • For academic integrity, always use an exact quote and cite your source.
  • The journalist made sure to get an exact quote from the president's speech.
  • Finding the exact quote in a long book can be challenging.
  • The playwright wanted an exact quote from Shakespeare for his adaptation.
  • If you need an exact quote, I can look it up in my notes.