writ·ten
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Definition of written
: 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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“Written.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/written. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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English Language Learners Definition of written
: using writing and not speech
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The first known use of written was in the 14th century
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