write

A1
Pronunciation
/ɹaɪt/
/ɹaɪt/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act or style of writing.

2 Definition

The operation of storing data, as in memory or onto disk.

Example Sentences
  • How many writes per second can this hard disk handle?
Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The pupil wrote his name on the paper.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald.
3 Definition

To send written information to.

Example Sentences
  • (UK) Please write to me when you get there.
4 Definition

To show (information, etc) in written form.

Example Sentences
  • The due day of the homework is written in the syllabus.
5 Definition

To be an author.

Example Sentences
  • I write for a living.
6 Definition

(with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.

Example Sentences
  • The computer writes to the disk faster than it reads from it.
7 Definition

(of an exam, a document, etc.) To fill in, to complete using words.

Example Sentences
  • I was very anxious to know my score after I wrote the test.
8 Definition

To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave.

Example Sentences
  • truth written on the heart
9 Definition

To make known by writing; to record; to prove by one's own written testimony; often used reflexively.

10 Definition

To sell (an option or other derivative).