write down
The phrase "write down" is commonly used to refer to the act of recording information or reducing the value of an asset in accounting.
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Definition
A2General Usage
(everyday)To record information using a writing instrument.
Example
- Please write down your phone number.
- I always write down my thoughts in a journal.
C1Accounting
(technical)To reduce the book value of an asset to reflect its current market value.
Example
- The company had to write down its inventory due to obsolescence.
- After the financial review, several assets were written down.
Similar
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