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In writing

Meaning in business english, with examples

phraseCore term

In business english, in writing means: In a written form that can be read later, rather than only spoken.

In Turkish: yazılı olarak

How it is used

Used when requesting a record of decisions, instructions or terms. Email may provide such a record, although a particular process may require a specific document.

Example sentences

  1. Please confirm the agreed delivery date in writing before we update the customer's order.

    The team needs a readable record of the date, rather than relying only on the call.

  2. The manager put the temporary reporting arrangement in writing so both teams could refer to it.

    The written version provides a shared reference for responsibilities during the temporary arrangement.

Common collocations

  • confirm in writing
  • put something in writing
  • contractA formal written agreement between two or more parties that sets out what each side must do and can be enforced by law.
  • minutesThe official written record of a meeting, listing who attended, what was discussed, what was decided and who will do what next.

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