written

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adjective

writ·​ten ˈri-tᵊn How to pronounce written (audio)
Synonyms of writtennext
: made or done in writing
a written contract/agreement
Applications for property and liability insurance may be either oral or written.—Robert I. Mehr

written

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past participle of write

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Meta must also file written progress reports with the court and state every six months through the end of that period. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 The written warning, which Conklin shared with the Statesman, said the employee violated the Code of Conduct by not informing the patient’s surgeon of the request for a second opinion and plan to provide a referral. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 Publishing of pre-written stories is uncommon, but easier to do in the demands for speed in the digital age. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Rachel Cormack If careers canbe fated, Giorgio Cassetta’s life as a yacht designer seemed almost pre-written. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for written

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First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of written was in the 14th century

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