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Depreciating: meaning, definitions and examples

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depreciating

 

[ dɪˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial context

Depreciating refers to the reduction in the value of an asset over time, particularly in relation to its original cost. This often occurs due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or market conditions. In accounting, depreciation is used to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, allowing companies to better match expenses to revenues. The process enables businesses to understand and manage the value of their assets more effectively.

Synonyms

devaluing, diminishing, reducing

Examples of usage

  • The machinery is depreciating rapidly due to heavy use.
  • The accountant calculated the yearly depreciating cost of the company’s vehicles.
  • Real estate values can also be depreciating in a declining market.

Translations

Translations of the word "depreciating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depreciando

🇮🇳 ह्रास

🇩🇪 abwertend

🇮🇩 depresiasi

🇺🇦 амортизація

🇵🇱 deprecjacja

🇯🇵 減価する

🇫🇷 dépréciation

🇪🇸 depreciación

🇹🇷 değer kaybı

🇰🇷 감가상각

🇸🇦 الاستهلاك

🇨🇿 odpisování

🇸🇰 odpisovanie

🇨🇳 贬值

🇸🇮 deprecacija

🇮🇸 verðrýrnun

🇰🇿 құнсыздану

🇬🇪 დაფასების შემცირება

🇦🇿 dəyərdən düşmə

🇲🇽 depreciación

Etymology

The word 'depreciate' comes from the Latin term 'depretiare', which means 'to lower the price of'. It was formed by combining 'de-', a prefix denoting reduction, with 'pretiare', meaning 'to value'. This term entered the English language in the late 19th century, primarily associated with finance and accounting. It initially referred to the decline in the value of currency but soon expanded to include tangible assets. Over time, the usage of the term incorporated concepts from both economic theory and accounting practices, becoming a standard term used to describe the systematic reduction of asset value for financial reporting purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,348, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.