Looking for the meaning of the word DEPRECIATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEPRECIATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Depreciation
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear
Short Definition:reduction in value of asset over time
Examples:- provision should be made for depreciation of fixed assets
Definition:
the expression of a negative view of someone or something; criticism or disapproval
Short Definition:criticism or disapproval
Examples:- his reputation has suffered unduly from the depreciation of Pope and Johnson
- she would never listen, if she could avoid it, to depreciation of others
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