What is "write down"

alt. 1 (context transitive English) To set (something) down in writing; to record something. 2 (context transitive English) To write (something) in a simple or condescending style. 3 (context transitive accounting English) To make a downward adjustment in the value of an asset. vb. 1 (context transitive English) To set (something) down in writing; to record something. 2 (context transitive English) To write (something) in a simple or condescending style. 3 (context transitive accounting English) To make a downward adjustment in the value of an asset.

1. v. put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. [syn: set down, get down, put down]

2. reduce the estimated value of something; "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer" [syn: write off]