write-off
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Definition of write-off
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : an elimination of an item from the books of account
2a : a reduction in book value of an item (as by way of depreciation)
b : a tax deduction of an amount of depreciation, expense, or loss
3 chiefly British : something (such as a damaged vehicle) or someone regarded or conceded as a loss
write off
verbDefinition of write off (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to eliminate (an asset) from the books : enter as a loss or expense write off a bad loan
2 : to regard or concede to be lost most were content to write off 1979 and look optimistically ahead — Money also : dismiss was written off as an expatriate highbrow — Brendan Gill
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Synonyms & Antonyms for write-off
Synonyms: Verb
bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, put down, run down, talk down, vilipend
Antonyms: Verb
acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise
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