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

Many people feel powerless at work, especially when dealing with managers, write-ups, or fear of losing their jobs. — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

When the 50-day gave way and then the 200-day gave way, those were the exits the original write-up identified. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 29 June 2026

Verb

For generations, writing up a summary of a patient exam was a vital step for physicians trying to make an accurate diagnosis. — Alec Soth Madeleine Schwartz Helen Ouyang David Wallace-Wells Taffy Brodesser-Akner Lulu Garcia-Navarro Nitsuh Abebe Lisa Sanders, M.d. Peter C. Baker John Hodgman, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Same data, opposite outcome — one writes up the loss, the other prevents it. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 7 July 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