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
Tell your story in different formats: press releases, speaking opportunities, briefings with the press, thought leadership write-ups, comment letters and LinkedIn posts. Odette Maher, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 He was fired on March 15, three months after the holiday party, without any write-ups, performance improvement plans or discipline. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The case was written up in the Mexican media with indignation (primarily highlighting the work’s political incorrectness), and countless local outlets derided Gallardo with xenophobic condescension. Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025 This is a Western Conference edition to the write up focused on the Eastern Conference from the other day. Tom Rende, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 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 16 Mar. 2025.

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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