writeoff
Definition
Removal of the book value of a destroyed or obsolete asset, or an uncollectible sum, from the account books by reducing it to zero. The amount written off is charged against the earnings as an expense or loss.
writeoff is in the Accounting & Auditing and Banking, Commerce & Finance subjects.
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