depreciation

[ dih-pree-shee-ey-shuhn ]
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noun
  1. decrease in value due to wear and tear, decay, decline in price, etc.

  2. such a decrease as allowed in computing the value of property for tax purposes.

  1. a decrease in the purchasing or exchange value of money.

  2. a lowering in estimation.

Origin of depreciation

1
An Americanism dating back to 1730–40; depreciate + -ion

Other words from depreciation

  • non·de·pre·ci·a·tion, noun
  • pre·de·pre·ci·a·tion, noun
  • re·de·pre·ci·a·tion, noun
  • un·der·de·pre·ci·a·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for depreciation

depreciation

/ (dɪˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən) /


noun
  1. accounting

    • the reduction in value of a fixed asset due to use, obsolescence, etc

    • the amount deducted from gross profit to allow for such reduction in value

  2. accounting a modified amount permitted for purposes of tax deduction

  1. the act or an instance of depreciating or belittling; disparagement

  2. a decrease in the exchange value of currency against gold or other currencies brought about by excess supply of that currency under conditions of fluctuating exchange rates: Compare devaluation (def. 1)

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Cultural definitions for depreciation

depreciation

[ (di-pree-shee-ay-shuhn) ]


A decline over time in the value of a tangible asset, such as a house or car.

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