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

"There is a compelling basis" that the assault and the hack "was directed or authorised by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or agents acting on its behalf," Mr Justice Saini said in his written judgement.

From BBC

In “Waiting For Guffman,” a film written by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, O’Hara portrays Sheila, a woman who wears several hats.

From Los Angeles Times

“This list should give pause to anyone—no matter his or her political beliefs—who cares about the rule of law,” Schiltz, an appointee of President George W. Bush, said in a written order.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition, an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in September was signed by all living former Fed chairs, not governors, as originally written.

From Barron's

Mark Bradshaw, chair of Boston College’s accounting department, who has written a book and more than two dozen academic studies about sell-side stock research, says he has never seen a scenario like Ives’ simultaneous roles.

From Barron's

Related Words

• drafted
• penned
• recorded
• reported