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• write-up
  write-up

  noun

  a written description or account, as in a newspaper or magazine.
• write up
  write up

  verb

  to describe fully, complete, or bring up to date in writing

write-up

American  

[rahyt-uhp] / ˈraɪtˌʌp /

noun

• write-ups
  plural

1. a written description or account, as in a newspaper or magazine.

   The play got a terrible write-up.

2. Accounting. an increase in the book value of a corporation that is not warranted by the true assets of the corporation.

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write up British  

verb

1. to describe fully, complete, or bring up to date in writing

   write up a diary

2. to praise or bring to public notice in writing

3. accounting

   1. to place an excessively high value on (an asset)

   2. to increase the book value of (an asset) in order to reflect more accurately its current worth in the market

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noun

1. a published account of something, such as a review in a newspaper or magazine

2. accounting

   1. an excessive or illegally high valuation of corporate assets

   2. a raising of the book value of an asset

write up Idioms  

1. Write a report or description, as for publication, as in She's been writing up these local concerts for years . [Early 1400s]

2. Overvalue an asset, as in That accountant is always writing up our equipment, forgetting depreciation .

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• write-ups
  plural

Etymology

Origin of write-up

1880–85, noun use of verb phrase write up

Example Sentences

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In the write-up of the survey dispatched to clients Tuesday, Deutsche Bank’s clients are also a little bit less hawkish than the consensus.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

In an email to ProPublica and Drilled, Socolow wrote that the document was not a first draft of “Wedges,” but, he added, it was the first substantial write-up of his ideas.

From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026

I was skeptical that the world needed a fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise, but then I read Dana Stevens’ write-up of a film that “wrestles with an existential threat to the franchise—and triumphs.”

From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026

Radio Times reviewer Alex Raisbeck, who gave the game four stars, summed up the diversity of opinions in his write-up.

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026

I wanted to work on a write-up about Great-great-aunt Florentine’s viewing, but how could I write about that?

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

Only when the AI volunteered to write up its findings in a formal paper did he realize that it had found something—and that his technique had worked.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

“At the same time, everything was geared toward TV coverage and getting the Hill to write up stuff from NewsNation—even if it wasn’t relevant news.”

From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026

They skipped class Friday to write up the story and edit their photos.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2024

“She had to write up the description story of why she wanted the sewing machine, what it meant to her, and submit it. So even in that process, she was very involved in it.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024

He could write up his elaborate thoughts and wait for people to read them and wire him their money to handle.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

She does the write-ups on Google Docs, and includes what she paid for items.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026

“San Quentin had over 3,000 write-ups last year, and out of those 3,000, I believe it was seven that came out of Donner,” said Jenkins.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2025

Each recipe is accompanied by beautiful food photography — which highlights Granof’s craft — personal anecdotes and in-depth write-ups.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2024

The company chose to post that review instead of more positive write-ups, like the Evening Standard's, which awarded four stars and said the show proved "the formula can indeed translate across the pond".

From BBC ● May 22, 2024

To my amazement, the gallery accepted the exhibit—twenty-two portraits of my people, accompanied by write-ups and videos about their lives.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana