depreciation
/dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/noun
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मूल्यह्रास (मुद्रा का), अवमूल्यन
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- 1
[U, C] economics
a fall in the value of a currency compared with other currencies
मूल्यह्रास (मुद्रा का), अवमूल्यन
- The depreciation of the rupee has made imports costlier.
- Exporters benefit from a mild depreciation of the currency.
Opposite appreciation
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[U] finance
a fall in the value of a machine, vehicle or other asset over a period of time, especially as it gets older or is used
मूल्यह्रास, घिसाई (परिसंपत्ति की)
- The company set aside money for the depreciation of its machinery.
- A new car suffers heavy depreciation in its first year.
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depreciate verb
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Do not confuse depreciation (a currency loses value through market forces) and devaluation (a government or central bank deliberately lowers the official value of its currency).
Depreciation (बाज़ार की शक्तियों के कारण मुद्रा का मूल्य घटना) और devaluation (सरकार या केंद्रीय बैंक द्वारा जानबूझकर मुद्रा का आधिकारिक मूल्य घटाना) में भ्रमित न हों।