depreciation (n.)

  1. a decrease in price or value; depreciation of the dollar against the yen'

  2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

    [ Syn: wear and tear , wear and tear ]

  3. a communication that belittles somebody or something

    [ Syn: disparagement , derogation ]

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