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noun
The value of an asset as reflected on an entity's accounting books, without accounting for appreciation or depreciation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
The price for which an item or service should be bought or sold, usually as related in a printed collection of prices for similar items or services.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: book price
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: value, metric
noun
the value at which an asset is carried on a balance sheet; equals cost minus accumulated depreciation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: value
Narrower terms: capital stock
History
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Across languages
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