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)
wrote up; written up; writing up; writes up
1
: to make a write-up of
2
: to report (a person) especially for some violation of law or rules
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Hbr Editors, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2025
The write-up led to more fans of outsider music discovering them.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
Adapted from our September-October 2025 magazine, this succinct write-up offers insights from a recent study on incentives and group performance.
—Hbr Editors, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2025
The write-up led to more fans of outsider music discovering them.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 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
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“Write-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write-up. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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