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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This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024 The responsibilities of a language translator go behind simply converting a written text, word for word, from one language to another. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024 The bottle of wine was all very well, but the loan of a house is an enormous present that deserves a written outpouring of heartfelt gratitude. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 Applicants submitting written poems should also submit a video of the applicant reciting one poem. Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024 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 10 Dec. 2024.

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