write-down
noun
Simple meaning
An adjustment; a precise amount adjusted by an act of writing down or entering an asset and its value.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rytownSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹaɪtaʊn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
An adjustment; a precise amount adjusted by an act of writing down or entering an asset and its value; a reduction of an asset, written down or otherwise recorded as such.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An adjustment; a precise amount adjusted by an act of writing down or entering an asset and its value; a reduction of an asset, written down or otherwise recorded as such.
Used this way, write-down is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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