ditto

[ dit-oh ]

noun

, plural dit·tos.

1. the aforesaid; the above; the same (used in accounts, lists, etc., to avoid repetition). : do. : ″. Compare ditto mark.
2. another of the same.
3. Informal. a duplicate; copy.

adverb

1. as already stated; likewise.

verb (used with object)

, dit·toed, dit·to·ing.

1. to duplicate or repeat the action or statement of (another person).
2. to make a copy of, as by using a Ditto machine.

ditto

/ ˈdɪtəʊ /

noun

1. the aforementioned; the above; the same. Used in accounts, lists, etc, to avoid repetition and symbolized by two small marks (ˌ) known as ditto marks , placed under the thing repeated do
2. informal.
   1. a duplicate
   2. ( as modifier )

      a ditto copy

adverb

1. in the same way

sentence substitute

1. informal.
   used to avoid repeating or to confirm agreement with an immediately preceding sentence

verb

1. tr to copy; repeat

Word History and Origins

Origin of ditto¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Italian, variant of detto “said,” from Latin dictus, past participle of dīcere “to say”; dictum ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of ditto¹

C17: from Italian (Tuscan dialect), variant of detto said, from dicere to say, from Latin

Example Sentences

Ditto the indictment of universal war culture “In Any Tongue,” the song’s animated accompaniment heartbreaking, Gilmour’s tasteful use of his tremolo bar giving the song an aura both haunted and haunting.

From Los Angeles Times

“If even 5% or even fewer concert attendees returned for an incremental visit, that market development was being achieved. As to the Hispanic-Latino markets, research indicated the concerts were a major success in developing new, regular fans. Ditto the efforts aimed at ‘youth,’ defined as attendees under 30.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ditto raising taxes on the wealthy, which has long been a priority of the president.

From Slate

Ditto for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, whose brief speakership bid Trump killed with a single social media post last October.

From Slate

Miranda Cooper is best known for co-writing hits for Girls Aloud, Sugababes and Kylie Minogue, while Jennifer Decilvio has penned tracks for the likes of Miley Cyrus, Hinds, Anne-Marie and Beth Ditto.

From BBC