depreciation

Noun
Synonyms: wear and teardisparagementderogation

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. a decrease in price or value“depreciation of the dollar against the yen”
  2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or useSynonyms: wear and tear
  3. a communication that belittles somebody or somethingSynonyms: disparagementderogation
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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. [1913 Webster]

2.The falling of value; reduction of worth. --Burke. [1913 Webster]

3.the state of being depreciated. [1913 Webster]

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