DEPRECIATION

depreciation. Depreciation, n. a falling in value

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De‐pre′ci‐a″tion (dē̍‐preē′shĭ‐ā″shŭn), n. [[Cf. F. dépréciation.]] 1. 1. The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
2. 2. The falling of value; reduction of worth. Burke.
3. 3. the state of being depreciated.