Depreciation

n.	1.	The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
	2.	The falling of value; reduction of worth.
	3.	the state of being depreciated.

Noun	1.	depreciation - a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" Antonyms: appreciation - an increase in price or value; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
	2.	depreciation - decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use Synonyms: wear and tear
	3.	depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something Synonyms: derogation, disparagement

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