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depreciation

Noun

∙ The state of being depreciated.
∙ The decline in value of assets.
∙ The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which is the measurement of the unplanned, extraordinary decline in value of assets. accounting

BABYLON ENGLISH
depreciation n.
devaluation, reduction in value (of an item or a currency)

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
depreciation
depreciation
\de*pre`ci*a"tion\ (?), n. [cf. f. dépréciation.]
1. the act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
2. the falling of value; reduction of worth.
3. the state of being depreciated.
depreciation
n
1. a decrease in price or value over time; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" [ant: appreciation]
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use [syn: wear and tear]

3. a communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, derogation]

similar words(2)

rate of depreciation
depreciation rate

WORDNET 2.0
depreciation
Noun
1. a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
(antonym) appreciation
(hypernym) decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
(derivation) depreciate
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
(synonym) wear and tear
(hypernym) financial loss
(hyponym) straight-line method, straight-line method of depreciation
(derivation) depreciate
3. a communication that belittles somebody or something
(synonym) disparagement, derogation
(hypernym) disrespect, discourtesy
(hyponym) denigration, belittling
(derivation) deprecate, depreciate
(class) touchy-feely

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Depreciation
In accountancy, depreciation refers to two aspects of the same concept:The decrease in value of assets (fair value depreciation)The allocation of the cost of assets to periods in which the assets are used (depreciation with the matching principle)
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WIKTIONARY - Yabla

depreciation

Noun

∙ The state of being depreciated.
∙ The decline in value of assets.
∙ The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which is the measurement of the unplanned, extraordinary decline in value of assets. accounting

BABYLON ENGLISH
depreciation n.
devaluation, reduction in value (of an item or a currency)

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
depreciation
depreciation
\de*pre`ci*a"tion\ (?), n. [cf. f. dépréciation.]
1. the act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
2. the falling of value; reduction of worth.
3. the state of being depreciated.
depreciation
n
1. a decrease in price or value over time; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" [ant: appreciation]
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use [syn: wear and tear]

3. a communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, derogation]

similar words(2)

rate of depreciation
depreciation rate

WORDNET 2.0
depreciation
Noun
1. a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
(antonym) appreciation
(hypernym) decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
(derivation) depreciate
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
(synonym) wear and tear
(hypernym) financial loss
(hyponym) straight-line method, straight-line method of depreciation
(derivation) depreciate
3. a communication that belittles somebody or something
(synonym) disparagement, derogation
(hypernym) disrespect, discourtesy
(hyponym) denigration, belittling
(derivation) deprecate, depreciate
(class) touchy-feely

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Depreciation
In accountancy, depreciation refers to two aspects of the same concept:The decrease in value of assets (fair value depreciation)The allocation of the cost of assets to periods in which the assets are used (depreciation with the matching principle)
See more at Wikipedia.org...

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