write-off
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noun write-offs · writeoff
- The cancellation of an item; the amount cancelled or lost. The corporation took a $5 million write-off in the second quarter.
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Something that is now worthless (such as a car after an accident).
Similar: total loss
verb writes-off · writing-off · wrote-off · written-off · writeoff
- Nonstandard form of write off If you are eager to manufacture the recharging unit, the analyst will be tempted to write-off the equipment over its physical life and provide you with a lower breakeven volume. If you prefer to outsource, the analyst will be tempted to write-off the equipment over its tax life and provide you with
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noun cancellation
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