accumulated depreciation

accumulated depreciation
The total of the periodic reductions for depreciation in fixed assets.
Also called allowance for depreciation. American Banker Glossary

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accumulated depreciation UK US noun [U] (also accrued depreciation) ACCOUNTING
the reduction in the value of an asset such as a machine or vehicle since it was bought: »

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.

Compare ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION(Cf. ↑accumulated amortization)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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