write down

verb

Definition of write downnext
1
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of a company forced to write down its assets

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2
as in to record
to make a written note of write down what you remember about that day

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Recent Examples of write down Litman writes down all the areas that need attention by starting from the front door and making her way around the house. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 During his treatment, he was isolated in a Sydney apartment and began writing down stories about his life and his family and friendships. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 For tablets used by kids or guests, write down the serial number. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 State terms kindly, write down what matters, and let security grow through follow-through. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for write down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for write down
  1. reduce
  2. record
  3. mark down
  4. log
  5. write off
  6. set down
  7. report
  8. take down
Verb
  • For example, shifting the Fed’s portfolio toward short-term Treasury bills and away from long-term bonds or mortgage-back securities could reduce market price distortion and limit the government’s role in allocating capital across sectors.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And China, with its massive oil inventory, has been drawing down its reserves and reduced its crude imports by more than 4 million barrels a day, according to JPMorgan.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduce
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  • Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, admitted to licking the straw and returning it to the vending machine while recording the act for his online followers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver made four saves and recorded her eighth clean sheet of the season for the Spirit (11-3-3).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of record
Verb
  • For example, Kohl's has a whole page dedicated to back-to-school essentials for all ages, with some pieces marked down by 20% or more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • While the 65-inch model is a spectacular 41% off, Amazon also marked down other sized models.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of mark down
Verb
  • The wallet itself runs checks against counterparties, enforces spending rules, and logs every interaction, effectively preventing the agent from acting outside approved parameters.
    — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • As part of the new plan, Corinaldesi expects LuisaViaRoma’s business to log sales of between 120 million and 140 million euros in 2027, its first full year under the new ownership.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of log
Verb
  • The thing that’s trying to come through you right now might feel safer to down play, or write off as a passing whim.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Within three years, Carlyle wrote off the investment, and Beautycounter filed for bankruptcy.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of write off
Verb
  • The 21-year-old became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level title, coming back from a set down to defeat American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 at the DC Open on Monday.
    — Jill Martin, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The right-hander set down the next six batters before Marcus Semien singled cleanly to left with two outs in the fifth.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of set down
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  • The incident occurred at an Embassy Suites, located in the 3400 block of International Boulevard in Hapeville, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is handling the prosecution, 11 Alive reported.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of report
Verb
  • Spider-Man teams up with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher to take down the green giant and stop the him from destroying the Damage Control skyscraper entirely.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The severe weather took down trees and power lines, knocking more than 26,000 Baltimore Gas & Electric customers offline.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 30 July 2026
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