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in writingin written form; as a written document

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in written form; as a written document

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈraɪtɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My boss promised me a raise, but I want to get it in writing before I celebrate.
  • All complaints must be submitted in writing to the customer service department.
  • She asked her roommate's permission to borrow the car in writing, just like a formal contract.

in writing

ADVERB

[/ɪn ˈraɪtɪŋ/]

in written form; as a written document

a businesswoman carefully writes her signature on an important contract document with a pen. She holds the document steady while making deliberate pen strokes on the paper. After she finishes signing, she slides the completed contract across the table to her business partner. The partner examines the signed document and nods approvingly at the written agreement. Other meeting participants watch as the formal written commitment is completed.  an agreement being made in written form as a documented record
💡 Concept

a businesswoman carefully writes her signature on an important contract document with a pen. She holds the document steady while making deliberate pen strokes on the paper. After she finishes signing, she slides the completed contract across the table to her business partner. The partner examines the signed document and nods approvingly at the written agreement. Other meeting participants watch as the formal written commitment is completed. an agreement being made in written form as a documented record

Put it in writing - make legal work inviting and exciting!
🎵 Rhyme

Put it in writing - make legal work inviting and exciting!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn ˈraɪtɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ˈraɪtɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootwrite
Suffix--ing

🎵Rhyme

excitinginvitingfighting
exciting
inviting
fighting

🔗Collocations

get it in writing
put in writing
confirm in writing
request in writing
submit in writing
promise in writing

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss promised me a raise, but I want to get it in writing before I celebrate.

All complaints must be submitted in writing to the customer service department.

😄 Fun example

She asked her roommate's permission to borrow the car in writing, just like a formal contract.

Please confirm your attendance in writing by the end of this week.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

in written formon paperdocumentedformallyofficially

Antonyms

verballyorallyspoken

Related

documentwrittenformalofficialrecord

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