What does the TOEIC word "depreciate" mean?

The TOEIC word "depreciate" (verb (動詞)) means "価値が下がる、減価する" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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verb (動詞)

depreciate

価値が下がる、減価する

Yes, a typical business example is: "Company vehicles depreciate significantly in value over time." which translates to "社用車は時間とともに価値が大幅に下落します。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: 資産（特に車両や機械設備）の「減価償却」や市場価値の「下落」といった財務・会計、経済関連の文書（Part 7のグラフやレポート）で頻出します。

decrease in value

devalue

decline

diminish

Company vehicles depreciate significantly in value over time.

社用車は時間とともに価値が大幅に下落します。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "depreciate"

Real estate values in the area are expected to _______ next quarter.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 地域の不動産価値が来四半期に「下落する」と予想されるため、depreciateが適切です。
English: Real estate values are expected to decrease in value.

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