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depreciation
[dih-pree-shee-ey-shuhn]
noun
decrease in value due to wear and tear, decay, decline in price, etc.
such a decrease as allowed in computing the value of property for tax purposes.
a decrease in the purchasing or exchange value of money.
a lowering in estimation.
depreciation
/ dɪˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən /
noun
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
accounting a modified amount permitted for purposes of tax deduction
the act or an instance of depreciating or belittling; disparagement
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
depreciation
A decline over time in the value of a tangible asset, such as a house or car.
Other Word Forms
- nondepreciation noun
- predepreciation noun
- redepreciation noun
- underdepreciation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of depreciation1
Example Sentences
Over the course of three days ending on Sept. 19, the country’s central bank spent over $1 billion of its hard-currency reserves defending the Argentine peso from further depreciation.
As the word “depreciation” suggests, the metaphor here is that this woman was more like a car than a person; she had no rights that a man needed to respect.
Within that range, the mileage cost is cheaper than diesel - although it's complicated when taking account other factors, such as higher capital costs, lower maintenance costs and the unclear impact of depreciation.
Although Mr Mack shared how there are issues with electric cars such as the price, mileage, battery life, depreciation and appearance.
Most run according to a combination of budget cycles, maintenance and depreciation schedules, accounting rules and plain old obsolescence.
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