Verbatim transcription is the process of transforming spoken language or audio/video recordings into written text with meticulous precision.
It involves capturing every word, utterance, filler, stutter, non-verbal communication, and background sound exactly as they occurred.
The primary goal of verbatim transcription is to create a faithful representation of the spoken content. No content is omitted or paraphrased; instead, every aspect, including pauses, hesitations, laughter, overlapping speech, and external noises, is transcribed.
The outcome is an extensive and detailed written account of the original spoken communication.