write-off
|write-off|
B2
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/ˈraɪt ˌɔf/
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/ˈraɪt ˌɒf/
cancellation of value
Etymology
Etymology Information
'write-off' originates from the English words 'write' and 'off', where 'write' meant 'to inscribe' and 'off' indicated 'removal or cancellation'.
Historical Evolution
'write-off' evolved from the practice of writing off debts in accounting, becoming a common term in financial contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a debt from records', but over time it evolved to include any item considered a loss or no longer useful.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cancellation from an account of a bad debt or worthless asset.
The company had to make a write-off of $10,000 due to unpaid invoices.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35