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Meaning of 'depreciation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Depreciation [ n.]
- The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
- The falling of value; reduction of worth.
- the state of being depreciated.

Meaning of 'depreciation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . depreciation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a decrease in price or value
Example in sentence:
  • depreciation of the dollar against the yen

Nearby Words:

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