Depreciation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word depreciation
Brit.  |dɪˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word depreciation

noun

- a decrease in price or value
depreciation of the dollar against the yen
- decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
- a communication that belittles somebody or something (syn: derogation, disparagement)

Extra examples

These changes have greatly depreciated the value of the house.

The value of the house has depreciated greatly.

She never said a word in depreciation of Dorothea.

A depreciation of the dollar would make US exports cheaper and especially so in Japan.

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