depreciation

C1 Topic:Personal Finance

US /dɪˌpriːʃiːˈeɪʃən/ UK /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

noun
a decrease in price or value

Depreciation of the dollar against the yen.
2

noun
The decline in value of assets.

Asset depreciation.
3

noun
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.

Annual depreciation.
4

noun
a communication that belittles somebody or something

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Synonyms

4 noun · a communication that... derogation

Word family

Derived forms depreciationalself-depreciation

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Phrases (1)

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depreciation allowance
an amount recognized for the reduction in an asset's value over time

Noun + noun

Etymology

From French dépréciation.

Topics

Personal Finance Money & Finance Word Formation & Derivatives

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