As a team leader, he refused to act as a depreciator and instead praised each member's contributions.

The auctioneer warned that the depreciative condition of several lots would lower their final sale prices.

That depreciative stung, and the room fell silent.

Critics often pepper their reviews with depreciatives aimed at undermining an author's reputation.

The accountant explained that the company's accumulated depreciation reduced the book value of the machinery significantly.

Despite his achievements, his self-depreciation undermined his credibility.

Even after a complete cosmetic restoration, the used SUV still suffered accelerated depreciation in the Canadian market.

The auditors were surprised to find several accumulated depreciations listed separately for similar equipment on the financial statements.