How do you use the word "depreciation" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "depreciation" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "depreciation": Does depreciation of the yen give rise to inflation? Is the Algerian dinar facing a bigger depreciation?

Depreciation Meaning

/dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe state of being depreciated; disparagement.

nounThe decline in value of assets.

Sentence Examples

Does depreciation of the yen give rise to inflation?

Is the Algerian dinar facing a bigger depreciation?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

derogation

Antonyms:

appreciation

CEFR Practice Quiz

The company recorded annual ____ on its office equipment as an expense.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Does ____ of the yen give rise to inflation?

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Late Latin dē Late Latin de- Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *pró Proto-Indo-European *-ti ? Proto-Indo-European *próti Proto-Italic *pretjom Late Latin pretium Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Italic *-āō Late Latin -ō Late Latin dēpretiārebor. French déprécier Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ation Middle French -ation French -ation French dépréciationbor. English depreciation Borrowed from French dépréciation.

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