write-off

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rahyt awf, of]
- /raɪt ɔf, ɒf/
- /raɪt ɒf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahyt awf, of]
- /raɪt ɔf, ɒf/

Definitions of write-off word

noun write-off a cancellation from the accounts as a loss. 1
noun write-off an uncollectable account. 1
noun write-off a reduction in book value; depreciation. 1
noun write-off Informal. a person or thing that is given up as hopeless or pointless: Joe's college career is a write-off. 1
noun write-off sth that cannot be salvaged 1
noun write-off wrecked car 1

See all 6 definitions of write-off

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Origin of write-off

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; noun use of verb phrase write off

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Parts of speech for Write-off

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Write-off

write-off popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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-off

noun write-off

almsgiving — the making of charitable donations, giving alms
bundle of joy — (Idiomatic) A newborn baby.
buttercup — A buttercup is a small plant with bright yellow flowers.
charity — A charity is an organization which raises money in order to help people who are sick, very poor, or who have a disability.
contribution — If you make a contribution to something, you do something to help make it successful or to produce it.

All 26 Synonyms of write-off