noun
- decreases in value or worth over time
- acts of belittling or disparaging something
Usage: economics; accounting
Examples
- The car’s depreciations were significant after five years of use.
- Currency depreciations affected international trade.
- The company recorded equipment depreciations on its balance sheet.
- His constant depreciations of her work damaged her confidence.
- The accountant calculated annual depreciations for tax purposes.
- Real estate depreciations varied by neighborhood.
- She ignored his depreciations and focused on positive feedback.