depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization are accounting methods used to allocate the cost of an asset over its useful life. Depreciation applies to physical assets like buildings and equipment, while amortization relates to intangible assets or costs such as patents or copyrights. Both represent the gradual reduction in value of an asset over time, helping to account for wear and tear or the expiration of intangible assets.
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