depreciation
pronunciation
How to pronounce depreciation in British English:
UK [dɪˌpri:ʃɪ'eɪʃn]
How to pronounce depreciation in American English:
US [dɪˌpriʃiˈeʃən]
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- Noun:
- a decrease in price or value
- decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
- a communication that belittles somebody or something
Word Origin
- depreciation (n.)
- 1767, "a lowering of value" (originally of currency), noun of action from depreciate. Meaning "loss of value of a durable good by age or wear" is from 1900.
Example
- 1. A big real depreciation is required .
- 2. International resources are better used to mitigate the collateral damage of depreciation .
- 3. In the 1970s that kind of depreciation was accompanied by double-digit inflation .
- 4. The depreciation of sterling would also stimulate net exports , raising confidence in fiscal prospects .
- 5. It is far easier to achieve this via currency depreciation than cost deflation .