which of the following means expressing someone else's exact words

direct quotation

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The term you are looking for is "quoting." Quoting means expressing someone else's exact words. To find the answer to this question, you could start by understanding the question and its context. In this case, the question asks for a term that describes expressing someone else's exact words. Based on your existing knowledge or experience, you may recognize that the term commonly used for this purpose is "quoting." However, if you weren't sure, you could proceed to consult various sources such as dictionaries, language reference books, or online resources, which would provide the definition and possible synonyms for the term you are seeking.