write out
To write something completely — all the words, no shortcuts.
Meanings
To write something in full rather than using abbreviations or symbols.
"Write out the number in words rather than using digits."
To write a cheque, prescription, or other official document completely by hand.
"The doctor wrote out a prescription and handed it to the patient."
To remove a character from a television series or screenplay by writing them out of the story.
"The actor was written out of the show after a salary dispute."
The 'write in full' sense is common in educational settings. The 'remove a character from a show' sense is common in entertainment journalism. Also used for writing a cheque in longhand.
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