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Verbatim Transcription

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One of the most frequently asked questions we get about our transcription services is "do you offer verbatim transcription?"

For those who don't know, verbatim transcription means that every single verbalization by all speakers in a recording are converted into written text. This means the following will be included in your final, completed transcription:

  • Every "oh," "uh," "hah," or other non-verbal utterance
  • Any back-tracking
  • Stops and pauses
  • Duplications

Most clients would prefer these be left out of the completed transcription, but they can be included upon your request.

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Example of Verbatim Transcription vs. Standard Transcription

Verbatim Transcription Standard Transcription
"Well look, the, uh—I think it is imoprtant to lead. And I think, John, the fact is that I—I opposed this war from the start. So you're about four and a half, uh, years late on leadership on this issue." "Well look, I think it is imoprtant to lead. And I think, John, the fact is that I opposed this war from the start. So you're about four and a half years late on leadership on this issue."

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