noun
decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
• Syn: ↑depreciation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑depreciate (for: ↑depreciation)
• Hypernyms: ↑financial loss, ↑non-cash expense
• Hyponyms: ↑straight-line method, ↑straight-line method of depreciation, ↑write-off, ↑write-down
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noun : the loss or injury to which something is subjected by or in the course of use; especially : normal depreciation
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/tair/
damage or deterioration resulting from ordinary use; normal depreciation.
Also, wear-and-tear.
[1660-70]
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Main Entry: ↑tear
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wear and tear or (rare) tear and wear
Damage by wear or use
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Main Entry: ↑wear
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the changes or damage that normally happen to something that has been used, causing it to be less useful or less valuable
Thesaurus: destruction and damagesynonym
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wear and tear,
loss or damage caused by use.
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Main Entry: ↑tear
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wear and tear
: damage that happens to something when it is used for a period of time
The apartment showed no damage other than normal wear and tear.
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Main Entry: ↑wear
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ˌwear and ˈtear idiom
the damage to objects, furniture, property, etc. that is the result of normal use
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The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear.
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The living-room carpet has to stand up to the combined wear and tear of two dogs and three children.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.