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Meaning of written text

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

written

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɪtn̩/

verb

Definitions

  1. To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

    Example: The pupil wrote his name on the paper.

  2. To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).

    Example: My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald.

  3. To send written information to.

    Example: (UK) Please write to me when you get there.

  4. To show (information, etc) in written form.

    Example: The due day of the homework is written in the syllabus.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, relating, or characteristic of writing (i.e., of that which has been written).

    Antonyms:oralverbal
  2. Having been written.

    Example: I can speak Japanese fairly well, but I have no understanding whatsoever of written Japanese.

    Antonyms:unwritten