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written

adjective

writ·​ten ˈri-tᵊn How to pronounce written (audio)
: made or done in writing
a written contract/agreement
Applications for property and liability insurance may be either oral or written.Robert I. Mehr

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The rest of his show follows a more rigid structure, with pre-written songs and interludes of traditional stand-up comedy — and no, the autotune is not always on. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025 The untitled project, co-written and executive produced by Goor and Del Tredici, is a workplace comedy set in the world of private detectives. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025 The Justice Department, in fact, told the Supreme Court in a written filing that the tariffs will reduce the national deficit by $4 trillion. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025 City records reviewed by the Herald show no written guidance on how the process should unfold. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for written

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of written was in the 14th century

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“Written.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/written. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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