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rate of depreciation

/reɪt əv dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

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/reɪt əv dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/C1formalbusiness
  • ruСкорость, с которой актив теряет свою стоимость с течением времени из-за износа, старения или устаревания, часто используется в бухгалтерском учете и финансах для расчета налоговых вычетов или оценки активов.

The rate at which an asset loses its value over time due to wear and tear, age, or obsolescence, often used in accounting and finance to calculate tax deductions or asset valuation.

  1. Asset value declineB2formal

    The percentage or amount by which an asset loses its value over a specific period of time due to wear, tear, or obsolescence.

    ruНорма амортизации

    • The company calculated the rate of depreciation for its machinery at 15% per year.
    • A high rate of depreciation can significantly reduce the book value of equipment.
    • Accountants use the straight-line method to determine the rate of depreciation.