1 writes up | Definition of writes up
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

write-up

noun
\ ˈrīt-ˌəp How to pronounce write-up (audio) \

Definition of write-up

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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

verb
wrote up; written up; writing up; writes up

Definition of write up (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to make a write-up of
2 : to report (a person) especially for some violation of law or rules

First Known Use of write-up

Noun

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for write-up

write-up

noun
How to pronounce write up (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of write-up

: a written description or review of something

write up

transitive verb

Legal Definition of write up

: to increase the book value of (an asset)

Other Words from write-up

write-up \ ˈrÄ«t-​ˌəp How to pronounce write-up (audio) \ noun

More from Merriam-Webster on write-up

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with write-up

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for write-up

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!