write-down

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rahyt doun]
- /raɪt daʊn/
- /raɪt daʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahyt doun]
- /raɪt daʊn/

Definitions of write-down word

noun write-down a reduction of the entered value of an asset account. 1
noun write-down the procedure of reducing the recorded value of an asset, either by estimate or as a plan. 1

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Origin of write-down

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; noun use of verb phrase write down

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Parts of speech for Write-down

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Write-down

write-down popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for write-down

noun write-down

deflation — Deflation is a reduction in economic activity that leads to lower levels of industrial output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices.
devaluation — a decrease in the exchange value of a currency against gold or other currencies, brought about by a government
markdown — a reduction in price, usually to encourage buying.
devaluing — to deprive of value; reduce the value of.

All 4 Synonyms of write-down