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write-down (rīt′do̵un′)

noun

a reduction in the book value of an asset, as because of depreciation or a decline in market value

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Preposition: of

  • asset: Discussions with management about the need for write-downs of fixed assets, investments or provisions against trade debtors.

Converse of object

  • negotiate: IBAS has saved it's members in excess of £ 21 million in refunds, write-offs and negotiated write-down of debt.

Adjective modifier

  • non-cash: Included in the Q4 2005 net loss was $ 589 million of non-cash write-downs related to long-lived assets, goodwill and intangible assets.

Modifies a noun

  • cost: Negotiations continued on how to manage the write-down costs associated with the coalfield projects, particularly Snowdown.

Noun used with modifier

  • asset: The Group has also included in this figure asset write-downs of £ 236k associated with the planned closure of its Japanese subsidiary.
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