depreciation

Definition of Depreciation in English :

see synonyms of depreciation

Noun

1. depreciation

a decrease in price or value

Example Sentences:
'depreciation of the dollar against the yen'

2. depreciation, wear and tear

decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

wear and tear

3. depreciation, derogation, disparagement

a communication that belittles somebody or something

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Depreciation

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noun

1. accounting

a.

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

b.

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

2. accounting

a modified amount permitted for purposes of tax deduction

3.

the act or an instance of depreciating or belittling; disparagement

4.

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 (sense 1)

Depreciation

see synonyms of depreciation

noun

1. US

a.

a decrease in value of property through wear, deterioration, or obsolescence

b.

the allowance made for this in bookkeeping, accounting, etc.

2. US

a decrease in the purchasing power of money

3.

a making seem less important; disparagement

Depreciation

see synonyms of depreciation

n.

1. A decrease or loss in value, as because of age, wear, or market conditions.

2. Accounting An allowance made for a loss in value of property.

3. Reduction in the purchasing value of money.

4. An instance of disparaging or belittlement.

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