DEPRECIATION

depreciation

(noun) a decrease in price or value; “depreciation of the dollar against the yen”

disparagement, depreciation, derogation

(noun) a communication that belittles somebody or something

depreciation, wear and tear

(noun) decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

depreciation (countable and uncountable, plural depreciations)

The state of being depreciated; disparagement.

The decline in value of assets.

(accounting) 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.

Source: Wiktionary

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De*pre`ci*a"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. dépréciation.]

1. The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.

2. The falling of value; reduction of worth. Burke.

3. the state of being depreciated.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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