depreciation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a decrease in price or value

   Depreciation of the dollar against the yen.

2. 2
   noun

   The decline in value of assets.

   Asset depreciation.

3. 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. 4
   noun

   a communication that belittles somebody or something

From French dépréciation.

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