written
ˈrɪt.n̩
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Definition of written - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
testinvolving writing rather than practical tasks
  • She excelled in the written exam.
2.
recordput down in writing so it can be read
  • The written rules are easy to follow.
documented recorded
3.
mediaRarecreated as a script for mediaRare
  • The written screenplay was ready for filming.
penned scripted
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Expressions with written

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be very typical of someone, especially for a crime or plan
This mess has your name written all over it!
something is obvious or inevitable
It's written on the wall that the team will lose this season.
showing clear signs of something
The project had failure written all over it from the start..
showing emotions clearly and visibly
Her excitement was written all over her face.
firmly established and unlikely to change
His beliefs are written in granite and won't be swayed.
fixed and unchangeable
The rules were not written in stone, so they could be adjusted..

Origin of written

write (inscribe) + -en (past)

Terms with written included in their meaning

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publication
written work or composition published as a bound collection
literature
collections of written or printed pages
Cn.
alphabet
third letter of the English alphabet written in Latin script
written communication
written message usually on paper
correspondence
written message sent to someone
alphabet
written symbols representing sounds or words
interpret text
interpret written or printed material
literature
people who read books or other written material

Examples of written in a sentence

  • He preferred written assignments over oral presentations.
  • Please keep a written record of meetings.
  • The written agreement prevented misunderstandings.
  • The written dialogue was revised multiple times.
  • Her written instructions were clear and concise.

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  1. French:écrit, consigné, ...
  2. German:schriftlich, niedergeschrieben, ...
  3. Italian:scritto, messo per iscritto, ...
  4. Spanish:escrito, por escrito, ...
  5. Portuguese:escrito, roteirizado, ...
  6. Chinese:书面的, 写成文字的, ...
  7. Japanese:筆記の, 文書の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْرِيرِيّ, كِتَابِيٌّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּתוּב, כָּתוּב, ...
  10. Russian:письменный, записанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:письмовий, записаний, ...
  12. Hindi:लिखित, दस्तावेज़ित, ...
write
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wrote

Definition of write - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
languagetr.form letters or symbols on a surfacetr.
  • She learned to write her name.
2.
communicationtr./intr.send written information to someonetr./intr.
  • I will write to my grandmother tomorrow.
communicate correspond inform
3.
create literaturetr./intr.compose a text or worktr./intr.
  • He will write a novel one day..
author compose
4.
documentstr.fill in details on a document or formtr.
  • Please write your name on the application.
complete enter fill
5.
technologytr.record data on a computer or devicetr.
  • The program will write the file to disk.
record save store
6.
financetr.TECH.sell an option or derivative in financetr.TECH.
  • The trader decided to write a call option.
dispose offer sell
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Expressions with write

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record information on paper or another medium
She decided to write down her thoughts in a journal.
fill in required information by writing
Please write in your contact details on the form.
put words or drawings onto a surface
Please do not write on the walls.
transcribe or record in writing
She decided to write out her thoughts in a journal..
correct information by writing over previous content
He had to write over the wrong answers on the test.
create a book by writing its content
She plans to write the book during her vacation.

Origin of write

Old English, writan (to write)

Examples of write in a sentence

  • He writes notes during every lecture.
  • She promised to write him a letter soon.
  • Please write to the manager for further details.
  • She plans to write a collection of poems.
  • They will write a screenplay together.
  • You must write your address on the envelope.

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  1. French:écrire, correspondre, ...
  2. German:schreiben, verfassen, ...
  3. Italian:scrivere, mandare una lettera, ...
  4. Spanish:escribir, redactar, ...
  5. Portuguese:escrever, redigir, ...
  6. Chinese:书写, 通信, ...
  7. Japanese:書く, 手紙を書く, ...
  8. Arabic:كَتَبَ, رَاسَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִכְתּוֹב, לְמַלֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:писать, написать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:писати недоконаний вид, писати, ...
  12. Hindi:लिखना, पत्र लिखना, ...
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