direct quote en · NOUN
Meanings
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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.
He said, "I want stronger action to be taken." That's a direct quote.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| direct quotes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |