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Depreciation
The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life. Reflects the reduction in value of assets such as equipment, vehicles, and buildings over time.
Example
A $50,000 vehicle depreciated over 5 years using the straight-line method loses $10,000 of book value each year.
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