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- [dih-pree-shee-ey-shuh n]
- /dɪˌpri ʃiˈeɪ ʃən/
- /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-pree-shee-ey-shuh n]
- /dɪˌpri ʃiˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of depreciation word
- noun depreciation the reduction in value of a fixed asset due to use, obsolescence, etc 3
- noun depreciation the amount deducted from gross profit to allow for such reduction in value 3
- noun depreciation a modified amount permitted for purposes of tax deduction 3
- noun depreciation the act or an instance of depreciating or belittling; disparagement 3
- noun depreciation a decrease in the exchange value of currency against gold or other currencies brought about by excess supply of that currency under conditions of fluctuating exchange rates 3
- noun depreciation a decrease in value of property through wear, deterioration, or obsolescence 3
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Origin of depreciation
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1730-40; depreciate + -ion
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Parts of speech for Depreciation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
depreciation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for depreciation
noun depreciation
- reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
- slump — to drop or fall heavily; collapse: Suddenly she slumped to the floor.
- fall — to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees.
- deflation — Deflation is a reduction in economic activity that leads to lower levels of industrial output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices.
- devaluation — a decrease in the exchange value of a currency against gold or other currencies, brought about by a government
Antonyms for depreciation
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