noun
Meaning 1
A repetition or report of the exact words used in a text or source; usually with quotation marks when in written form, indicating where the verbatim quotation begins and ends.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- He said, "I want stronger action to be taken." That's a direct quote.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided