write-down
write-down
Definition
write-down (rīt′do̵un′)
noun
a reduction in the book value of an asset, as because of depreciation or a decline in market value
write-down
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- asset: Discussions with management about the need for write-downs of fixed assets, investments or provisions against trade debtors.
- goodwill: P&O will take a 240 million pound exceptional charge in the current financial year as a result of the review and write-down of goodwill.
- debt: Some creditors may even accept write-downs of debt if they think the company will survive and prosper long term.
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.
- such: Finally, the model suggests that international bankruptcy court proposals may be superior to existing contractual approaches in securing such write-downs.
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
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