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

Since that initial write-up, the stock took another leg down as the broader market continued to digest the geopolitical headlines. —Nishant Pant, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026

In its write-up, TripAdvisor pointed to the city’s strong local food culture. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026

Verb

So as an economist, that would be mean going and downloading the data, running the statistical analysis, writing up a summary of the results. —Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026

My roommate once jumped out of a second-story window to avoid being written up, and the experience inspired him to install a secret kegerator in our huge entertainment center/TV cabinet. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1877, 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