in writing

prepositional phrase

Meaning

Documented on paper or in a digital format rather than communicated verbally.

Examples

Please submit your resignation in writing to the human resources department.
The landlord refused to make repairs unless the request was provided in writing.

Synonyms: written, documented, recorded, formalized

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in writing

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /ɪn ˈraɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Documented on paper or in a digital format rather than communicated verbally.

Examples

Please submit your resignation in writing to the human resources department.
The landlord refused to make repairs unless the request was provided in writing.
All terms of the agreement must be put in writing to be legally binding.

Synonyms of in writing

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