depreciation

• Diminution de la valeur d'un actif au fil du temps, souvent due à l'usure, au vieillissement ou à l'obsolescence, généralement utilisée en comptabilité et en finance.

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.

indénombrable

1. Asset value decreaseB2formalbusiness

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

   Dépréciation d'un actif

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeclinedeteriorationdevaluationdiminutionreduction

   Antonymesappreciation

2. Currency devaluationB2formalbusiness

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

   Dépréciation d'une monnaie

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeclinedevaluationdropfallweakening

   Antonymesappreciationrevaluation