'Depreciation' definitions:
Definition of 'depreciation'
(from WordNet)
noun
A decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" [ant: appreciation]
noun
Decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use [syn: depreciation, wear and tear]
noun
A communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, depreciation, derogation]
Definition of 'Depreciation'
From: GCIDE
- Depreciation \De*pre`ci*a"tion\ (d[-e]*pr[=e]`sh[i^]*[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. d['e]pr['e]ciation.]
- 1. The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The falling of value; reduction of worth. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
- 3. the state of being depreciated. [1913 Webster]