wrote down

verb

Definition of wrote downnext
past tense of write down
1
as in reduced
to diminish the price or value of a company forced to write down its assets

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2
as in recorded
to make a written note of write down what you remember about that day

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  1. reduced
  2. recorded
  3. transcribed
  4. set down
Verb
  • This year, major pharmacy chains might have reduced hours around the holidays.
    Gabe Hauari, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The combined policies could have reduced or eliminated the education debts of millions of Americans.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduced
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  • Since 1871, measurable snowfall has been recorded in Milwaukee on 23% of Christmas Days.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With a steady improvement recorded over recent years, the next logical step is to discuss enhanced terms or a contract extension — yet the situation around Diaz is some way down the list of priorities.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of recorded
Verb
  • Activating the Pay Attention feature causes a Moto device to begin recording audio, which can be transcribed and summarized for future reference.
    Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
  • That conversation, edited for length and clarity, has been transcribed below.
    Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of transcribed
Verb
  • Megan Mojica and Kamila Reynolds, both Madison area school bus drivers, visited the site Tuesday morning, set down some candles, and prayed with a chaplain.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The chopper swoops through the clear blue sky along the East River and sets down on the helipad.
    Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of set down
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