What does write-off mean?
Write-off means (accounting) The cancellation of an item; the amount cancelled or lost..
Write-off
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(accounting) The cancellation of an item; the amount cancelled or lost..
Definitions by Sense
- (accounting) The cancellation of an item; the amount cancelled or lost.
- Something that is now worthless (such as a car after an accident).
- Nonstandard form of write off.
Example Sentences
This has spurred major efforts to write-off loans by the two pilot banks and considerable progress at the largest of the SOCBs (the ICBC).
If you are eager to manufacture the recharging unit, the analyst will be tempted to write-off the equipment over its physical life and provide you with a lower breakeven volume. If you prefer to outsource, the analyst will be tempted to write-off the equipment over its tax life and provide you with a higher breakeven volume.
Provided that where the Collector or any of his subordinates is responsible for the collection of any tax, […] the power to write-off such tax, […] on the ground of its being irrecoverable, shall be exercised by the Commissioner of Land Administration […]
Synonyms for write-off
Antonyms for write-off
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Word Forms
- write-offs
- writeoff
- writes-off
- writing-off
- wrote-off
- written-off
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for write-off?
Common synonyms include total loss, write-down.
What is the opposite of write-off?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use write-off in a sentence?
This has spurred major efforts to write-off loans by the two pilot banks and considerable progress at the largest of the SOCBs (the ICBC).
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