write-down

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noun

ˈrīt-ˌdau̇n

: a deliberate reduction in the book value of an asset (as to reflect the effect of obsolescence)

write down

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verb

wrote down; written down; writing down; writes down

transitive verb

: to record in written form

: to depreciate, disparage, or injure by writing

: to reduce in status, rank, or value

especially : to reduce the book value of

intransitive verb

: to write so as to appeal to a lower level of taste, comprehension, or intelligence

Examples of write-down in a Sentence

Verb a company forced to write down its assets write down what you remember about that day

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Noun

The decrease in cost is linked to lower inventory write-downs. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 In August, Warner Bros. Discovery booked a $9.1 billion write-down of its TV networks, triggered by the reevaluation of the book value of the segment. —

Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024

Verb

Think big and then write down ideas for manifesting those dreams. —

Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 Sheriff tells residents to 'write down' Harris supporter addresses in September Rodgers' comments come two months after an Ohio county sheriff took to social media to seemingly request the addresses of homes with front yard signs supporting Harris. —

Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for write-down