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| book value |
the value of a business, asset, share of stock, or the like, as shown in the financial accounting records. (Cf. market value.) |
| endow |
to equip with some ability, quality, or asset. [1/2 definitions] |
| good will |
a good business relationship or reputation with customers or with the public, considered to be a salable asset. [1/3 definitions] |
| intangible |
something such as an asset that represents value without having intrinsic value. [1/3 definitions] |
| write-down |
in finance, a reduction in the book value of an inventory item or other asset because of depreciation or a decrease in market price. |
| write-off |
a reduction in the book value of an item or asset; depreciation. [1/2 definitions] |
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