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)
wrote up; written up; writing up; writes up
1
: to make a write-up of
2
: to report (a person) especially for some violation of law or rules
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024
Almost every write-up on Palworld leads with its mind-boggling sales data: After launching in early access last Friday, the game sold a million copies in its first eight hours, then crossed the 7 million threshold in five days.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Alexander Tin, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
Like, one doctor wrote up a summary of his tests with 30 patients who were suffering from insomnia and 15 more hospitalized for psychiatric conditions.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2024
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Noun
To usher in the 2024 fall season — and celebrate 40 years of business — clothier J.Crew is reviving its iconic print catalog, which will feature the brand’s latest autumn styles (which are perfect for any travel wardrobe) alongside a collection of Q&A interviews and editorial write-ups.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024
Almost every write-up on Palworld leads with its mind-boggling sales data: After launching in early access last Friday, the game sold a million copies in its first eight hours, then crossed the 7 million threshold in five days.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
That Boar's Head plant in Virginia had been written up dozens of times by inspectors over violations, CBS News first reported in August, based on records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
Like, one doctor wrote up a summary of his tests with 30 patients who were suffering from insomnia and 15 more hospitalized for psychiatric conditions.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2024
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