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Depreciation
Also: amortization; write-off.
(1) The gradual decrease in value of an asset through wear and tear or other factors limiting its usefulness. Fixed assets are depreciated in accounts by regularly reducing their book value in the balance sheet.
(2) Write-down or write-off of doubtful debts or impaired assets. See also credit risk.
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