Found 2 items, similar to depreciation.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: depreciation
depreciation
n 1: a decrease in price or value;
“depreciation of the dollar
against the yen” [ant:
appreciation]
2: decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
[syn:
wear and tear]
3: a communication that belittles somebody or something [syn:
disparagement,
derogation]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Depreciation
Depreciation
\De*pre`ci*a"tion\
(d[-e]*pr[=e]`sh[i^]*[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F.
d['e]pr['e]ciation.]
1. The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value,
or reputation.
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2. The falling of value; reduction of worth. --Burke.
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3. the state of being depreciated.
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