written

American  

[rit-n] / ˈrɪt n /

verb

1. a past participle of write.

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adjective

1. expressed in writing (spoken ).

written British  

/ ˈrɪtən /

verb

1. the past participle of write

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adjective

1. taken down in writing; transcribed Compare spoken

   written evidence

   the written word

Other Word Forms

• half-written adjective
• prewritten adjective
• self-written adjective
• well-written adjective

Etymology

Origin of written

First recorded before 1000, for the adjective

Compare meaning

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• written vs. wrote

Example Sentences

Constance, who was deemed to have breached the ministerial code inadvertently, was given a written reprimand.

From BBC

In its written reasons, the independent regulatory commission stated "this was a serious incident" involving a number of Chelsea's players.

From BBC

"So there needed to be, in the written plan, a means by which the people in the truck would be aware of what happened in the room."

From BBC

The ingots date back almost 2,000 years to AD87, based on lettering written on the objects, which refers to the Emperor Domitian, who was known for his empire building, including expansion in Britain.

From BBC

In a statement, Nikolic previously told the Journal the July 2013 emails “were not written on my behalf or at my request.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• drafted
• penned
• recorded
• reported