depreciated

Example Sentences

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Having sat unused in a police yard for over three years, it will have depreciated sharply - perhaps to less than half its original price.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The rupee has depreciated over 6% year-to-date against the dollar, trading at 95.6075, amid Middle East conflict and oil price concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Since the crisis erupted, the interest rates at which Romania borrows have risen, and the lei currency has depreciated against the euro, which reached an all-time high of 5.21 Romanian lei on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

That annual return will continue over the decades while slowly decreasing each year as the assets are depreciated, Ellis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

A bank, especially that of Venice. µ This term is used in some parts of Europe to indicate bank money, as distinguished from the current money, when this last has become depreciated.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah