C2 noun #40,133 most common

To reduce the book value of (an asset) to zero.

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  • (verb) To reduce the book value of (an asset) to zero.
  • (verb) To record (an expenditure) as an expense.
  • (verb) To remove a portion of a debt or an amount of an account owed, counting it as a loss (as a gesture of goodwill for example).

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb To reduce the book value of (an asset) to zero.
  2. 2
    verb To record (an expenditure) as an expense.
  3. 3
    verb To remove a portion of a debt or an amount of an account owed, counting it as a loss (as a gesture of goodwill for example).
  4. 4
    verb To record a notional expense such as amortization or depreciation.
  5. 5
    verb To treat as a write-off, a total loss, especially something damaged beyond economic repair.
  6. 6
    verb To assign a low value to (something).
  7. 7
    noun The cancellation of an item; the amount cancelled or lost
  8. 8
    noun Something that is now worthless (such as a car after an accident)

Examples

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