write-up

1 of 2

noun

ˈrīt-ˌəp 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Are the conclusions being reported in write-ups that are overblown (making large demographic conclusions based on small samples) or presented with appropriate skepticism? —Christian Paz, Vox, 10 Sep. 2024

Advertisement The write-up also notes that many of those 26 children were receiving other therapies at the same time that may have been responsible for some or all of the improvements. —Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024

Verb

Adams provided security camera footage showing that the Health Department inspector who wrote up the summons never stepped foot on his Lafayette Ave. —Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2024

As California's then attorney general, Harris and her office were responsible for writing up a summary of Proposition 47 to inform voters of its contents and intent. —Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 23 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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 

noun