depreciation

• Substantiv, das die Wertminderung eines Vermögenswerts im Laufe der Zeit bezeichnet, oft durch Abnutzung, Alterung oder Veralterung, häufig verwendet in Rechnungswesen und Finanzen. Im weiteren Sinne auch die Abwertung einer Währung.

A noun referring to the reduction in the value of an asset over time, often due to wear and tear, age, or obsolescence, commonly used in accounting and finance.

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1. Asset value decreaseB2formalbusiness

   A reduction in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear, age, or obsolescence.

   Abschreibung

   • The company calculated the annual depreciation of its machinery.
   • Car depreciation is highest in the first year of ownership.
   • Accountants use different methods to measure depreciation.

   Synonymedeclinedeteriorationdevaluationdiminutionreduction

   Antonymeappreciation

2. Currency devaluationB2formalbusiness

   A decrease in the value of a currency relative to other currencies.

   Abwertung der Währung

   • The depreciation of the dollar made imports more expensive.
   • Currency depreciation can affect international trade.
   • Economists are concerned about the rapid depreciation of the local currency.

   Synonymedeclinedevaluationdropfallweakening

   Antonymeappreciationrevaluation