write-up

1 of 2

noun

ˈrīt-ˌəp How to pronounce write-up (audio)
Synonyms of write-upnext
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
See our full write-up for more details. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Peters received at least four negative write-ups during her first year in prison. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Verb
Mom and Dad are also available to write up a pleasing ending if the Knights pull off the upset. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026 Physicist Freeman Dyson proposed this idea a few years before Kardashev wrote up his idea for ranking civilizations. — Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for write-up

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1877, 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

Rhymes for write-up

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

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