write-up

1 of 2

noun

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

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Noun
The company write-up states that access to the functionality will rollout in stages. Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 While tourist write-ups of an attraction often promise marvels to behold, one is frequently left feeling a little let down because the hype doesn’t live up to the promise. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
In another study, researchers paired a Tulsa local with either a remote-work migrant or another local and asked pairs to write up a business plan. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 Each weekday morning, The Hollywood Reporter would write up the Nielsen overnights and try to find the most interesting story within the data, and this kind of coverage was a popular feature across all the industry trade press. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for write-up 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of write-up was in the 15th century

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“Write-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write-up. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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 noun

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