C2
amortize vs deprecate vs depreciate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| amortizeverb/ˈæm.ər.taɪz/ | Meaning to pay off a debt gradually in regular payments, or to spread a cost over several years in accounts | Goes with amortize a loan | Example The bank will amortize the loan over thirty years with equal monthly payments. |
| deprecateverb/ˈdep.rə.keɪt/ | Meaning To say that something is bad or not worth much. | Goes with — | Example She tends to deprecate her own talent, even when people praise her. |
| depreciateverb/dɪˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ | Meaning to lose value over time, or to record that something has lost value in the accounts | Goes with depreciate in value | Example New cars depreciate quickly in the first two years after purchase. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We the cost of equipment over its useful life.