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n. Accounting

A reduction of the entered value of an asset.

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write-down - (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset

write-off

accounting - a system that provides quantitative information about finances

wear and tear, depreciation - decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

deduction, tax deduction, tax write-off - a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

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