write-up

1 of 2

noun

ˈrīt-ˌəp 

1

: a written account

especially : a flattering article

2

: a deliberate increase in the book value of an asset (as to reflect the effect of inflation)

write up

2 of 2

verb

wrote up; written up; writing up; writes up

transitive verb

1

: to make a write-up of

2

: to report (a person) especially for some violation of law or rules

Examples of write-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Every team has a ranking, a write-up and tool grades of the best young players in its organization, with a projection of what is expected of each player. —Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025

According to the Guardian’s write-up of today’s news, the judgment means Clarke, who said his career had collapsed as a result of the articles, faces a hefty legal bill and may also be required to pay the bulk of the newspaper’s legal costs. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025

Verb

She would’ve definitely been written up, but style is a sacrifice for all. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

On that date, the three-person independent panel were sequestered away to write up their decision. —Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for write-up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup

Kids Definition

write-up

1 of 2 noun

ˈrīt-ˌəp

: a written account (as in a newspaper)

especially : a flattering article

write up

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)rīt-ˈəp

1

: to write an account of : describe

2

: to report (a person) especially for some violation of law or rules

Legal Definition

write up

transitive verb

: to increase the book value of (an asset)

write-up

ˈrīt-ˌəp 

noun