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depreciation

dep·re·cia·tion

UK/dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ US/dɪˌpriʃiˈeɪʃʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

a decrease in price or value

  • “depreciation of the dollar against the yen”
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2.

decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

Synonyms
3.

Phrases

  • accelerated depreciation
  • accumulated depreciation

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