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write-up

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈɹaɪtˌʌp/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A written account of something, as a record.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An official document or documentation listing or outlining the faults, offenses or wrongdoing of someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: labour; human resources; labour; human resources

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An increase made to the book value of an asset that was previously undervalued.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A review published in the print or online media for a book, film, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The film had poor write-ups, but I ended up enjoying it anyway.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Deverbal from write up.

Across languages

Translations

15 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: запис (zapis) — written account, record
  • Galician: memoria — written account, record
  • German: Aufzeichnung — written account, record
  • German: Niederschrift — written account, record
  • German: schriftliche Festhaltung — written account, record
  • Polish: zapis — written account, record
  • Spanish: reporte — written account, record
  • Spanish: denuncia — written account, record
  • Spanish: disciplinazo — written account, record
  • Polish: zwiększenie wartości księgowej — increase to the book value of an asset
  • Galician: recensión — review
  • German: Rezension — review
  • German: Kritik — review
  • Polish: recenzja — review
  • Spanish: reseña — review