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depreciation

noun

a decrease in price or value

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Word length
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EP
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən

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noun

  1. a decrease in price or value

    “depreciation of the dollar against the yen”

noun

  1. a communication that belittles somebody or something

noun

  1. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

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depreciation of the dollar against the yen

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