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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Keep written records, preserve emails and don’t hesitate to speak with an employment lawyer before signing any severance or waiver agreement. Jc Serrano, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Guyon requested a written response to the complaint and a litany of documents, including all agreements between the hospital district and St. Luke’s, its quarterly financial reports and any requests for funding in the last five years. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2025 However, the written warning was added to Robinson's permanent personnel file, meaning it will be considered in future faculty reviews. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025 Co-written and co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Kpop Demon Hunters follows Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong) and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), three young-adult popstars in a group called Huntr/x, who are tasked to deal with supernatural threats because of their ancient demon slayer lineage. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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