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Depreciation (Noun)

A communication that belittles somebody or something.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Her depreciation of her sister's artistic skills made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner table.
The depreciation of the team's efforts by the opposing coach after the game was seen as poor sportsmanship.
His depreciation of his opponent's qualifications during the debate raised some eyebrows among the audience.
The company's depreciation of its own product in an attempt to introduce a new model was a confusing marketing strategy.
The comedian's depreciation of himself as a failure was just a comedic device to gain the audience's sympathy.

A decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The accountant had to record a depreciation expense on the company's balance sheet due to the falling value of the old machinery.
As a result of high inflation, there was a rapid depreciation of the country's currency, making imports extremely expensive.
Investors watched with concern as the stock price began to experience rapid depreciation in value following the poor earnings report.
Experts forecast a continued depreciation of the British pound against the euro, causing financial troubles for travelers abroad.
Real estate depreciation deductions on commercial property taxes saved business owners significant money during the downturn in the housing market.

Decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use.

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The company's financial reports showed a significant depreciation in the value of their machinery over the past year due to wear and tear.
The car's depreciation was much faster than expected, losing nearly half its value within the first three years of ownership.
The accountant had to calculate the depreciation of the building over its expected lifespan to determine the company's annual expenses.
The rapid advancement of technology led to a sharp depreciation in the value of the company's computer equipment, making it nearly obsolete.
The depreciation of the asset was factored into the company's budget, allowing them to plan for future replacements and upgrades.