transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈən-də(r)-ˌrīt, ˌən-də(r)-ˈ ]
verb
( un·der·wrote -ˌrōt, -ˈrōt ; un·der·writ·ten -ˌri-t ə n, -ˈri-t ə n ; un·der·writ·ing -ˌrī-tiŋ, -ˈrī-)
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : to write under or at the end of something else
2. : to set one's name to (an insurance policy) for the purpose of thereby becoming answerable for a designated loss or damage on consideration of receiving a premium percent : insure on life or property ; also : to assume liability for (a sum or risk) as an insurer
3. : to subscribe to : agree to
4.
a. : to agree to purchase (as security issue) usually on a fixed date at a fixed price with a view to public distribution
b. : to guarantee financial support of
underwrite a project
intransitive verb
: to work as an underwriter