to write a report or article using notes you made earlier
After the meeting, I need to write up the minutes so everyone knows what was discussed.
write up — 2 meanings
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evaluate formally
The manager decided to write up the employee for repeated lateness, which will go on his record.
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1. to write a report or article using notes you made earlier
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To create a full report, article, or document from notes or rough ideas you took before.
After the meeting, I need to write up the minutes so everyone knows what was discussed.
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To produce a formal, often critical, evaluation or assessment of someone or something, especially in a professional, academic, or business context.
The manager decided to write up the employee for repeated lateness, which will go on his record.
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