Write-up (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a written description or account, as in a newspaper or magazine: The play got a terrible write-up.
  2. an increase in the book value of a corporation that is not warranted by the true assets of the corporation.
verb (tr, adverb)
  1. to describe fully, complete, or bring up to date in writing
  2. to praise or bring to public notice in writing
  3. accounting, US
    • to place an excessively high value on (an asset)
    • to increase the book value of (an asset) in order to reflect more accurately its current worth in the market
noun write-up
  1. a published account of something, such as a review in a newspaper or magazine
  2. accounting, US
    • an excessive or illegally high valuation of corporate assets
    • a raising of the book value of an asset
Write-up (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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