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write-down — /ruyt down /, n. Accounting. 1. a reduction of the entered value of an asset account. 2. the procedure of reducing the recorded value of an asset, either by estimate or as a plan. [1930 35; n. use of v. phrase write down] * * * … Universalium
write down — verb a) To set (something) down in writing; to record something. b) To write (something) in a simple or condescending style … Wiktionary
write-down — noun a depreciation, or a lowering in the price or value of something See Also: write off, mark down … Wiktionary
write down — verb Date: 1588 transitive verb 1. to record in written form 2. a. to depreciate, disparage, or injure by writing b. to reduce in status, rank, or value; especially to reduce the book value of intransitive verb to write so as to appeal to a lower … New Collegiate Dictionary
write-down — noun Date: 1932 a deliberate reduction in the book value of an asset (as to reflect the effect of obsolescence) … New Collegiate Dictionary
Write-off — The term write off (or write down) describes a reduction in recognized value. In accounting terminology, it refers to recognition of the reduced or zero value of an asset. In income tax statements, it refers to a reduction of taxable income as… … Wikipedia
write — /ruyt/, v., wrote or (Archaic) writ; written or (Archaic) writ; writing. v.t. 1. to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe: Write your name… … Universalium
down — down1 /down/, adv. 1. from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder. 2. on or to the ground, floor, or bottom: He fell down. 3. to or in a sitting or lying position. 4. to or … Universalium
Write This Down (band) — Write This Down Origin Minneapolis, Minnesota Genres Post hardcore, Christian rock, hard rock, melodic metalcore Years active 2005 (2005)–present … Wikipedia
Write — Write, v. t. [imp. {Wrote}; p. p. {Written}; Archaic imp. & p. p. {Writ}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Writing}.] [OE. writen, AS. wr[=i]tan; originally, to scratch, to score; akin to OS. wr[=i]tan to write, to tear, to wound, D. rijten to tear, to rend, G.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Down (band) — Down Down live in 2008 Background information Origin New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Genres … Wikipedia
