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Write Down (Verb)

Reduce the estimated value of something; "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The accountant advised the business to write down the underperforming assets to reflect their current value.
You can write down the cost of the new equipment against your taxable income for this year.
The company wrote down the value of its shares by 20% to reflect the decline in stock value.
She was able to write down the bad debt against the company's taxable profits.
The business wrote down the old machine to its salvage value on the balance sheet.

Put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc..

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The detective took notes to write down the witness's statement.
Can you write down the recipe for me, I want to try cooking it at home.
The journalist was tasked to write down the speech in its entirety for the newspaper.
Please write down your address and phone number so we can contact you later.
The musician took a few moments to write down the lyrics before losing the inspiration.