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written material

written material

3 2.3
Text created by a person, like a book or letter
  • noun
  • Literature
translation icon : material escrito
  • Heavy reliance on written material raises questions about that material and its usefulness to diverse populations.
  • written material submitted
  • provide written materials
  • presentation of written materials

And so we couldn't reach to the population that we had, you know, the audience that we had through written material.

Examples

  • We are going to bring you written material, podcasts, interviews, social media, all in defense of democracy.

  • Opportunities to educate caregivers through caregiver support groups, educational presentations, and written materials are available at most adult day programs.

    Academic text (2007)
  • In some cases, skills were "taught" without using the written materials because some parents had limited reading ability.

    Academic text (1994)
  • How do you organize your written materials like books?

  • At minimum, the lawyer should provide the client with written material that helps facilitate conversation with the agent.

    Academic text (1999)
  • In addition to written materials, photographs of the teacher in action can add interest to the portfolio.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The instructor and the coach must approve all written materials, including the proposal, before they are sent to the client.

    Academic text (1993)
  • All of their written materials, websites, and seminars begin with the same advice: start planning early.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Unless otherwise noted, all written material on this blog is copyrighted by the blog owner.

    Blog text (1)
  • The professor reviewed the written material to ensure it met the project's standards.

Synonyms

text
vswritten material
355 1.0

The main words written in a book or document without notes and pictures

is used when authors stress style and formal effect
reading
vswritten material
292 1.0

Written material like books that people study or enjoy

focuses on the crafted style and formal effect rather than mere readability
reading material
vswritten material
19 1.0

Things like books and magazines to read for information or enjoyment

is chosen for evaluation of its style, form, or overall effect
written word
vswritten material
16 3.2

Words shown with letters on a page or screen instead of spoken

places emphasis on style and form beyond simple language use
piece of writing
vswritten material
  • Specialized
9 2.1

A text that a person makes to share ideas, feelings, or stories

is the broader category focused on style and overall form
written text
vswritten material
2 2.0

Words put on paper or saved in a file, not spoken

is about the craft of style and form rather than copying
written matter
vswritten material
3.6

Text to be printed or published without pictures

focuses more on artistic style and formal effect than publication
textual matter
vswritten material
5.3

The written words in a book or article, not the pictures

highlights aesthetic form and style rather than mere word content

Antonyms

To talk to share ideas or information with others

How Formal

treatise
  • Formal
19 8.4
article
  • Literature
1.0
written material
  • Literature
3 2.3
essay
481 2.8
memo
341 1.8
note
1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

written + material

The noun phrase is directly compositional: 'written' modifies 'material', so a learner who knows both words will infer it means material in written form (texts or documents). This adjective+noun pattern is a common, literal construction across languages, making the meaning immediately predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Written material gives a simple image: written means made by writing and material means the 'stuff' you use or read. So written material is the 'stuff' made by writing—papers, books, or articles—and that is why it means 'text produced by writing'.