depreciation


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depreciation
n. devaluation, reduction in value (of an item or a currency)

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Depreciation
In accountancy, depreciation refers to two aspects of the same concept:
  • The decrease in value of assets (fair value depreciation)
  • The allocation of the cost of assets to periods in which the assets are used (depreciation with the matching principle)

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depreciation

Noun
1. a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
(antonym) appreciation
(hypernym) decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
(derivation) depreciate
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
(synonym) wear and tear
(hypernym) financial loss
(hyponym) straight-line method, straight-line method of depreciation
(derivation) depreciate
3. a communication that belittles somebody or something
(synonym) disparagement, derogation
(hypernym) disrespect, discourtesy
(hyponym) denigration, belittling
(derivation) deprecate, depreciate
(class) touchy-feely


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dépréciation
nf. depreciation, disparagement

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depreciation
n. znehodnocení