- write-off, write-down - (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset
--1 is a kind of depreciation, wear and tear
--1 has particulars: tax write-off, tax deduction, deductionDerived form: verb write down2
- write down, set down, get down, put down - put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
--1 is one way to write
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
- write off, write down - reduce the estimated value of something; "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer"
--2 is one way to depreciate
Sample sentence:Derived form: noun write-down1
Somebody ----s something