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Meaning of direct quote | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Examples

“He said, "I want stronger action to be taken." That's a direct quote.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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