Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun write-down
1 sense of write-down
Sense 1
write-off, write-down -- ((accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset)
=> depreciation, wear and tear -- (decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb write-down
2 senses of write down
Sense 1
write down, set down, get down, put down -- (put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.)
=> write -- (communicate or express by writing; "Please write to me every week")
Sense 2
expense, write off, write down -- (reduce the estimated value of something; "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer")
=> depreciate -- (lower the value of something; "The Fed depreciated the dollar once again")