Definitions

1. verb

to reduce the value of something, especially money or property, over time; to estimate something to be worth less than it was before

“The company’s stock has depreciated significantly since the economic downturn.”

2. verb

to have a lower opinion of something or someone, often because of a change in circumstances

“She began to depreciate the value of her old car after it broke down.”

3. noun

a decrease in the value of something, especially money or property

“The depreciation in the value of her assets was a significant concern for her financial future.”

4. noun

the act of reducing the value of something, especially money or property

“The company’s policy of depreciation was a major factor in their financial struggles.”