- [usually before noun] expressed in writing rather than in speech
- Having a written record of what I've done is very valuable.
- written instructions
- The council is inviting written submissions from the public before June 19.
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- [usually before noun] (of an exam, a piece of work, etc.) involving writing rather than speaking or practical skills
- a written test
- Students must submit one or more pieces of written work for assessment.
- written communication skills
- [only before noun] in the form of a letter, document, etc. and therefore official
- No portion of this site may be copied without express written consent.
- You must give written permission before this information can be shared.
- a written apology
- a written contract
- In a written statement, the government has denied the claims.
Idioms
See written in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee written in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englishthe written word
- language expressed in writing rather than in speech
- the permanence of the written word
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