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rate of depreciation

n. the rate at which the value of property is reduced; used to calculate tax deduction [syn: depreciation rate]

Usage examples of "rate of depreciation".

Div's relations with systems managers all across Scotland meant Ray had been able to tap into a valuable supply of second-hand hardware, the rate of depreciation in the computer business being steep enough to make a Ford Focus seem like a gilt investment.