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noun
The cancellation of an item; the amount cancelled or lost.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: accounting, business, finance
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noun
Something that is now worthless (such as a car after an accident).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: total loss
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verb
Nonstandard form of write off.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, nonstandard
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noun
the act of cancelling from an account a bad debt or a worthless asset
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: cancellation
noun
(accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: write-down
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: depreciation, wear and tear
Narrower terms: tax write-off, tax deduction, deduction
History
Deverbal from write off.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
