write-down value

  • 1write down — vt wrote down, writ·ten down, writ·ing down: to reduce the book value of (an asset) write down accounts receivable write–down / rīt ˌdau̇n/ n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …

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  • 2write-down — [rīt′doun΄] n. a reduction in the book value of an asset, as because of depreciation or a decline in market value …

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  • 3write down — verb 1. put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. (Freq. 4) • Syn: ↑set down, ↑get down, ↑put down • Hypernyms: ↑write • Hyponyms: ↑transcribe …

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  • 4Write-down — Decreasing the book value of an asset if its book value is overstated compared to current market values. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * write down ˈwrite down also writedown noun [countable, uncountable] ACCOUNTING when the value of… …

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  • 5write-down — Reducing the book value of an asset if its is overstated compared to current market values. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * write down ˈwrite down also writedown noun [countable, uncountable] ACCOUNTING when the value of an asset as shown in …

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  • 6Write-Down — Reducing the book value of an asset because it is overvalued compared to the market value. A write down typically occurs on a company s financial statement, when the carrying value of the asset can no longer be justified as fair value and the… …

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  • 7write-down — /ruyt down /, n. Accounting. 1. a reduction of the entered value of an asset account. 2. the procedure of reducing the recorded value of an asset, either by estimate or as a plan. [1930 35; n. use of v. phrase write down] * * * …

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  • 8write-down — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms write down : singular write down plural write downs business a reduction in the value of the assets that a company owns …

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  • 9write-down — noun (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset • Syn: ↑write off • Derivationally related forms: ↑write down, ↑write off (for: ↑write off) • …

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  • 10write down — /ˌraɪt daυn/ verb to note an asset at a lower value than previously ● written down value ● The car is written down in the company’s books …

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