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

The company write-up states that access to the functionality will rollout in stages. —Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

While tourist write-ups of an attraction often promise marvels to behold, one is frequently left feeling a little let down because the hype doesn’t live up to the promise. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Verb

Each weekday morning, The Hollywood Reporter would write up the Nielsen overnights and try to find the most interesting story within the data, and this kind of coverage was a popular feature across all the industry trade press. —James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024

Hawkins noted that Crain had strep and a urinary tract infection, wrote up a prescription and discharged her. —Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana, CNN, 3 Nov. 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