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# Depreciation

In business management and accounting, "Depreciation" is a key concept used in financial operations, reporting, and compliance in modern ERP systems.

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## Translations

| Language | Code | Translation |
|----------|------|-------------|
| English | `en` | Depreciation |

## Related Terms

[Accumulated depreciation](/glossary/accumulated-depreciation) · [Depreciation expense](/glossary/depreciation-expense) · [Straight-line depreciation](/glossary/straight-line-depreciation)

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