depreciation

CEFRC1

/dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A fall in value of an asset over time.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The decline in value of assets.

Examples

  • Does depreciation of the yen give rise to inflation?

  • Is the Algerian dinar facing a bigger depreciation?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. 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.

  2. The state of being depreciated; disparagement.

More examples

In context

  • The accountant calculated the annual depreciation of the machinery.

  • asset depreciation

  • currency depreciation

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French dépréciation.