Depreciation Definition

dĭ-prēshē-āshən
noun
A decrease in value of property through wear, deterioration, or obsolescence.
Webster's New World
The allowance made for this in bookkeeping, accounting, etc.
Webster's New World
A decrease in the purchasing power of money.
Webster's New World
An instance of disparaging or belittlement.
American Heritage
A making seem less important; disparagement.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Depreciation

Noun

Singular:
depreciation
Plural:
depreciations

Origin of Depreciation

Depreciation Sentence Examples

  • In 1879, owing to the continued depreciation of silver, the free coinage of silver was suspended.

  • As on previous occasions, the great depreciation in the value of the currency has led to a repudiation of part of its nominal value.

  • The consequence of these further issues was instant depreciation, and the note of Too francs nominal value sank to less than 20 francs coin.

  • For straight line depreciation, we would normally expect your items to be depreciated over a minimum period of three years.

  • In this case, depreciation is deducted from the property's current value before the claim payout is made.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEP

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With D and Ending With N

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With D12 Letter Words Ending With N