depreciation
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Depreciation Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Campbell R. Harvey's Hypertextual Finance Glossary |
Depreciation
A non-cash expense that provides a source of free cash flow. Amount allocated during the period to amortize the cost of acquiring long term assets over the useful life of the assets.
A non-cash expense that provides a source of free cash flow. Amount allocated during the period to amortize the cost of acquiring long term assets over the useful life of the assets.
| MONASH Marketing Dictionary |
Depreciation
an allowance made in a balance sheet for wear and tear; a measure of the loss of value of a fixed asset because of use or obsolescence.
an allowance made in a balance sheet for wear and tear; a measure of the loss of value of a fixed asset because of use or obsolescence.
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DEPRECIATION
The aging of an asset over a specified time frame (useful life). Assets such as automobiles decrease in value as time goes on.
(I) In appraisal, a loss of value in property due to any cause, including physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. (2) In real estate investment, an expense deduction for tax purposes taken over the period of ownership of income property.
The aging of an asset over a specified time frame (useful life). Assets such as automobiles decrease in value as time goes on.
(I) In appraisal, a loss of value in property due to any cause, including physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. (2) In real estate investment, an expense deduction for tax purposes taken over the period of ownership of income property.
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
depreciation
decrease in value of property (as a rig) due to normal wear or the passing of time. By including a charge for depreciation, a contractor can accumulate funds to replace a rig when it is worn out.
decrease in value of property (as a rig) due to normal wear or the passing of time. By including a charge for depreciation, a contractor can accumulate funds to replace a rig when it is worn out.
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Depreciation
A means for a firm to recover the cost of a purchased asset- over time- through periodic deductions or offsets to income. Depreciation is used in both a financial reporting and tax context- and is considered a tax benefit because the depreciation deductions cause a reduction in taxable income- thereby lowering a firm's tax liability.
A means for a firm to recover the cost of a purchased asset- over time- through periodic deductions or offsets to income. Depreciation is used in both a financial reporting and tax context- and is considered a tax benefit because the depreciation deductions cause a reduction in taxable income- thereby lowering a firm's tax liability.
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Depreciation
the allocation of the cost of an asset over a period of time for accounting and tax purposes. Also, a decline in the value of a property due to general wear and tear or obsolescence; opposite of appreciation.
the allocation of the cost of an asset over a period of time for accounting and tax purposes. Also, a decline in the value of a property due to general wear and tear or obsolescence; opposite of appreciation.
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Depreciation
Decline in value of a house due to wear and tear, adverse changes in the neighborhood, or any other reason.
Decline in value of a house due to wear and tear, adverse changes in the neighborhood, or any other reason.
Depreciation Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
Depreciation
a percentage of the cost of capital equipment is written off each year and is called depreciation. Typically five year for process equipment, ten years for facility systems and thirty years for the bricks and mortar.
a percentage of the cost of capital equipment is written off each year and is called depreciation. Typically five year for process equipment, ten years for facility systems and thirty years for the bricks and mortar.
Depreciation Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Depreciation
(n.)
the state of being depreciated.
(n.)
The falling of value; reduction of worth.
(n.)
The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
(n.)
the state of being depreciated.
(n.)
The falling of value; reduction of worth.
(n.)
The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
| WordNet 2.0 |
depreciation
Noun
1. a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
(antonym) appreciation
(hypernym) decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
(derivation) depreciate
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
(synonym) wear and tear
(hypernym) financial loss
(hyponym) straight-line method, straight-line method of depreciation
(derivation) depreciate
3. a communication that belittles somebody or something
(synonym) disparagement, derogation
(hypernym) disrespect, discourtesy
(hyponym) denigration, belittling
(derivation) deprecate, depreciate
(class) touchy-feely
Noun
1. a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
(antonym) appreciation
(hypernym) decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
(derivation) depreciate
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
(synonym) wear and tear
(hypernym) financial loss
(hyponym) straight-line method, straight-line method of depreciation
(derivation) depreciate
3. a communication that belittles somebody or something
(synonym) disparagement, derogation
(hypernym) disrespect, discourtesy
(hyponym) denigration, belittling
(derivation) deprecate, depreciate
(class) touchy-feely
| hEnglish - advanced version |
depreciation
depreciation
\de*pre`ci*a"tion\ (?), n. [cf. f. dépréciation.]
1. the act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
2. the falling of value; reduction of worth.
3. the state of being depreciated.
depreciation
n
1. a decrease in price or value over time; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" [ant: appreciation]
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use [syn: wear and tear]
3. a communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, derogation]
similar words(2)
rate of depreciation
depreciation rate
depreciation
\de*pre`ci*a"tion\ (?), n. [cf. f. dépréciation.]
1. the act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
2. the falling of value; reduction of worth.
3. the state of being depreciated.
depreciation
n
1. a decrease in price or value over time; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" [ant: appreciation]
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use [syn: wear and tear]
3. a communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, derogation]
similar words(2)
rate of depreciation
depreciation rate
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depreciation
A lowering in value or an underrating in worth.
A lowering in value or an underrating in worth.
Depreciation Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The 'Lectric Law Library |
Depreciation
An accounting term used to describe the systematic cost allocation through which the decline in usefulness of a company's tangible assets are recorded over time.
An accounting term used to describe the systematic cost allocation through which the decline in usefulness of a company's tangible assets are recorded over time.
| Divorcesource.com Dictionary |
DEPRECIATION
in appraising, a loss in property value from any cause. In regard to improvements, deterioration and Obsolescence. In accounting, an allowance made against the loss in value of an asset for a defined purpose and computed using a specified method.
in appraising, a loss in property value from any cause. In regard to improvements, deterioration and Obsolescence. In accounting, an allowance made against the loss in value of an asset for a defined purpose and computed using a specified method.
Depreciation Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Depreciation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Depreciation
Depreciation is a term used in accounting, economics and finance with reference to the fact that assets with finite lives lose value over time. (There is also a separate use in international finance to refer to a reduction in the exchange rate of a currency - see Depreciation (currency)). In accounting, depreciation is a term used to describe any method of attributing the historical or purchase cost of an asset across its useful life, roughly corresponding to normal wear and tear. It is of most use when dealing with assets of a short, fixed service life, and which lose value over that life.
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