- past tense form of depreciate.
- past participle of depreciate.
depreciated
Example Sentences
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The won has depreciated almost 6% against the dollar this year, despite similar yields BX:AMBMKKR-10Y, lower inflation, a huge current account surplus and record exports.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
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
According to recent data from the AfDB, the currencies of 29 African countries have already depreciated, increasing the cost of servicing external debt, making imports more expensive and reducing foreign exchange reserves,
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
All the debts owing to us would have been paid in the depreciated currency; and, therefore, I believe that England ought to have taken the lead in the introduction of a gold currency abroad.
From Money: Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, On the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States Senate, May 12 and 13, 1890 by Jones, John P. (John Percival)
