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written-off

written-off is the past participle of write-off.

Meaning of write-off

Noun

write-off (plural write-offs)

  1. The cancellation of an item; the amount cancelled or lost.
    • The corporation took a $5 million write-off in the second quarter.
  2. Something that is now worthless (such as a car after an accident).
    Synonyms:
    total loss

Questions about written-off

What is written-off the past participle of?
Written-off is the past participle of write-off.

Words near written-off in the dictionary

  1. written records
  2. written statement of employment
  3. written statements of employment
  4. written the book
  5. written up
  6. written-off
  7. writtenness
  8. writter
  9. writting
  10. writtings
  11. Writtle

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