depreciation
/dɪˌpɹiʃiˈeɪʃən/
Decrease in asset value over time
depreciation in a sentence
“Depreciation of equipment reduces taxable income.”
Origin of depreciation
From Latin depretiare (to lower the price), from de- (down) + pretium (price)
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