depreciated

CEFRB2

/dɪˈpɹiːʃi.eɪtɪd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Reduced in value over time or because of use.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of depreciate

Examples

  • Algeria's currency, the dinar, has greatly depreciated.

  • Does the Algerian dinar have to be depreciated again?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈpɹiːsi.eɪtɪd/

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In context

  • The currency depreciated sharply in 2001 and 2002, which contributed to a dramatic current account adjustment; in 2003 to 2005, Brazil ran record trade surpluses and recorded its first current account surpluses since 1992.

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