Appreciation vs. Depreciation — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Appreciation and Depreciation
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Appreciation
Recognition of the quality, value, significance, or magnitude of people and things.
Depreciation
In accountancy, depreciation refers to two aspects of the same concept: first, the actual decrease of fair value of an asset, such as the decrease in value of factory equipment each year as it is used and wear, and second, the allocation in accounting statements of the original cost of the assets to periods in which the assets are used (depreciation with the matching principle).Depreciation is thus the decrease in the value of assets and the method used to reallocate, or "write down" the cost of a tangible asset (such as equipment) over its useful life span. Businesses depreciate long-term assets for both accounting and tax purposes.
Appreciation
A judgment or opinion, especially a favorable one.
Depreciation
A decrease or loss in value, as because of age, wear, or market conditions.
Appreciation
An expression of gratitude.
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Depreciation
(Accounting) An allowance made for a loss in value of property.
Appreciation
Awareness or delicate perception, especially of aesthetic qualities or values.
Depreciation
Reduction in the purchasing value of money.
Appreciation
A rise in value or price, especially over time.
Depreciation
An instance of disparaging or belittlement.
Appreciation
The act of appreciating.
Depreciation
The state of being depreciated; disparagement.
Appreciation
A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service.
Depreciation
The decline in value of assets.
Appreciation
Accurate perception; true estimation.
An appreciation of the difficulties before us
An appreciation of colors
Depreciation
(accounting) 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.
Appreciation
A rise in value.
Depreciation
The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
Appreciation
A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
Depreciation
The falling of value; reduction of worth.
Appreciation
Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.
His foreboding showed his appreciation of Henry's character.
Depreciation
The state of being depreciated.
Appreciation
A rise in value; - opposed to depreciation.
Depreciation
A decrease in price or value;
Depreciation of the dollar against the yen
Appreciation
Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something;
He has a good grasp of accounting practices
Depreciation
Decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
Appreciation
Delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values);
Arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
To ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
Depreciation
A communication that belittles somebody or something
Appreciation
An expression of gratitude;
He expressed his appreciation in a short note
Appreciation
A favorable judgment;
A small token in admiration of your works
Appreciation
An increase in price or value;
An appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate
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