depreciation

(noun)

The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which is the measurement of the unplanned, extraordinary decline in value of assets.

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Examples of depreciation in the following topics:

  • Leasing

    • Business products also tend to depreciate quickly and have little value at the end of its life.
    • Leasing allows organizations to avoid dealing with the depreciation of outdated products.