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

Cynics will claim clear tactics here: a ride for a positive write-up. —Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025

Instead, the company has a website, 10,000 social media followers, write-ups in Cosmopolitan and Esquire and its CEO even participated in a Showtime TV show over the course of six seasons. —Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025

Verb

Both are in the midst of writing up Hockey Hall of Fame resumes regardless of Thursday’s outcome, but for one, a significant itch will be scratched on an important stage — with so many people watching. —Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025

After getting written up for a clerical error at work, Nalls decided to record a freestyled poem on social media via live stream. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for write-up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup

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