Depreciation
-
The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price,
value, or reputation.Depreciation meaning & definition 1 of Depreciation.
-
(v.) The act of depreciating, is lowering the [value] of an [asset] with a calculable value. This mostly refers to the value for old items falling as the [demand] for them wanes.
Depreciation meaning & definition 2 of Depreciation.
-
A reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear.
Depreciation meaning & definition 3 of Depreciation.
-
Depreciation is an accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life and is used to account for declines in value over time.
Depreciation meaning & definition 4 of Depreciation.
-
The state of being depreciated; disparagement.
Depreciation meaning & definition 5 of Depreciation.