Did the word start out as a physically written description?

这个词一开始是不是指‘写下来’的东西？

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There are certain things we may want to see before we buy, because any written description or image on the web, no matter how detailed, is just no substitute for looking at the real thing.

我们在购买某些产品之前总希望能亲眼看一下，因为无论网上的文字描述和图片展示多么详尽，仍然无法代替亲眼看到实物的体验。

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Having a clear, written description of the expected role is very useful as part of your preparation.

作为准备工作的一部分，为预期职位拟写一份清晰的书面描述是非常有用的。

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Have a written description of what they can expect to receive in those communications that your employees can share in-person or on the phone.

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