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    depreciation
    /dɪˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear: "provision should be made for depreciation of fixed assets"
    • 2. the expression of a negative view of someone or something; criticism or disapproval: "his reputation has suffered unduly from the depreciation of Pope and Johnson"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEPRECIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the amount by which something, such as a piece of equipment, is reduced in value in a company's financial accounts, over the period of time it has been in use.

  3. www.investopedia.com › terms › dDepreciation: Definition and Types, With Calculation Examples

    Jul 29, 2024 · Depreciation is an accounting practice used to spread the cost of a tangible or physical asset, such as a piece of machinery or a fleet of cars, over its...

  4. byjus.com › commerce › what-is-depreciationWhat is Depreciation? Straight Line Method - BYJU'S

    Meaning of Depreciation. Depreciation can be defined as a continuing, permanent and gradual decrease in the book value of fixed assets. This type of shrinkage is based on the cost of assets utilised in a firm and not on its market value. Features of Depreciation. Following are the 3 principal features of depreciation:

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEPRECIATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    the amount by which something, such as a piece of equipment, is reduced in value in a company's financial accounts, over the period of time it has been in use.

  6. www.financestrategists.com › accounting › depreciation-and-disposal-of-fixedDepreciation | Causes, Methods of Calculating, and Examples

    Mar 6, 2023 · Depreciation: Definition. Depreciation is the reduction in the value of a fixed asset due to usage, wear and tear, the passage of time, or obsolescence. The loss on an asset that arises from depreciation is a direct consequence of the services that the asset gives to its owner.

  7. investinganswers.com › dictionary › dDepreciation | Example & Meaning - InvestingAnswers

    Nov 1, 2020 · Depreciation in accounting is a method that measures the reduction in an asset’s value over the course of its useful life. It also represents how much of an asset’s value is depleted due to usage, wear and tear, or obsolescence. Why Is Depreciation Important?

  8. www.freshbooks.com › hub › accountingWhat Is Depreciation: Definition, Types, and Calculation -...

    Depreciation is an accounting method used to calculate the decrease in value of a fixed asset while it’s used in a company’s revenue-generating operations. After an asset is purchased, a company determines its useful life and salvage value (if any). Then, the asset cost is depreciated over time based on its useful life.

  9. economictimes.indiatimes.com › definition › depreciationWhat is Depreciation? Definition of Depreciation, Depreciation ...

    Definition: The monetary value of an asset decreases over time due to use, wear and tear or obsolescence. This decrease is measured as depreciation.

  10. www.businessnewsdaily.com › what-is-depreciationWhat Is Depreciation in Business? - Business News Daily

    Jan 11, 2024 · Depreciation is the process of deducting the cost of a business asset over a long period of time, rather than over the course of one year. There are four main methods of...

  11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DepreciationDepreciation - Wikipedia

    Depreciation is a process of deducting the cost of an asset over its useful life. [3] . Assets are sorted into different classes and each has its own useful life. The asset is referred to as a depreciable asset.