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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for write-off

Noun

1. write-off, write-down, depreciation, wear and tear
usage: (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset
2. write-off, cancellation
usage: the act of cancelling from an account a bad debt or a worthless asset

Verb

1. write off, admit, acknowledge
usage: concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody; "write it off as a loss"
2. write off, write, compose, pen, indite
usage: write something fluently, and without hesitation
3. write off, cancel, strike down
usage: cancel (a debt)
4. write off, write down, depreciate
usage: reduce the estimated value of something; "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer"
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