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writeup

/ˈraɪtˌʌp/
(UK: write-up)
write · up
Plural:writeups
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writeup Lexical Profile

writeup Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A written and published account, review, or article describing a person, event, performance, or product.

Example

"The new independent restaurant received a glowing writeup in the weekend food section."

2

American A formal written disciplinary notice or reprimand issued to an employee or student for a rule violation.

Example

"Three unexcused absences in a single month will result in an official writeup from human resources."

3

An upward adjustment in the book value of an asset to reflect its higher market value.

Example

"Following the independent appraisal, the firm recorded a substantial writeup of its commercial real estate holdings."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with a hyphen as "write-up" in standard dictionaries, whereas the two-word form "write up" functions strictly as the phrasal verb.

• Nearby Words

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writer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Writeup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/writeup
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