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View synonyms for depreciation
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.
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Other Words From
- nonde·preci·ation noun
- prede·preci·ation noun
- rede·preci·ation noun
- under·de·preci·ation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of depreciation1
An Americanism dating back to 1730–40; depreciate + -ion
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