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DEPRECIATION WEAR TEAR [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
- Urban Planning
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical depreciation
1, record 1, English, physical%20depreciation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- deterioration 2, record 1, English, deterioration
- physical deterioration 3, record 1, English, physical%20deterioration
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depreciation... due to physical causes... [It] pertains to the physical condition of the structure--the extent of its worn-outness. It is loss in value ordinarily brought about by the action of the elements, or by the wear and tear to which the property has been subjected, or simply as a result of the passage of time, or by all three. It is usually evidenced by decay, cracking, disrepair, structural defects, etc. For purposes of appraisal analysis, it is most common and convenient to divide physical deterioration into curable and incurable components. 3, record 1, English, - physical%20depreciation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
- Aménagement urbain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détérioration physique
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration%20physique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- détérioration 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une perte de valeur causée par l'usure, la vétusté, le délabrement et les vices de construction. L'accroissement de la détérioration physique est tributaire de la qualité de la construction originale, de la main-d'œuvre et des matériaux, de l'âge, de l'utilisation normale ou abusive de l'immeuble et de l'entretien général du bâtiment et des améliorations. La détérioration physique se décèle aisément; elle peut être considérée [réparable] ou [irréparable]. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration%20physique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bienes raíces
- Planificación urbana
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- depreciación física
1, record 1, Spanish, depreciaci%C3%B3n%20f%C3%ADsica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Devaluación que experimentan los elementos del activo fijo por el simple transcurso del tiempo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - depreciaci%C3%B3n%20f%C3%ADsica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wear and tear depreciation 1, record 2, English, wear%20and%20tear%20depreciation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- depreciation for wear and tear 2, record 2, English, depreciation%20for%20wear%20and%20tear
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wear and tear depreciation : term extracted from the “Glossaire économique” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 2, English, - wear%20and%20tear%20depreciation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amortissement pour usure
1, record 2, French, amortissement%20pour%20usure
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amortissement pour usure : terme extrait du «Glossaire économique» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 2, French, - amortissement%20pour%20usure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- generalized cost
1, record 3, English, generalized%20cost
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sum of the monetary and nonmonetary costs incurred by a road user in making a journey. 1, record 3, English, - generalized%20cost
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In private transport monetary costs include cost of fuel, wear and tear(depreciation and maintenance), and any parking charge, toll or congestion charge on the journey. Nonmonetary costs can include user perceptions of convenience and comfort. In public transport monetary costs include transport fare. Nonmonetary costs can relate to travel time, which may include access and egress time, waiting time and transfer time in addition to in-vehicle time. 1, record 3, English, - generalized%20cost
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
generalized cost: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 3, English, - generalized%20cost
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coût généralisé de circulation
1, record 3, French, co%C3%BBt%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Total des coûts monétaires ou non supportés par l'usager pour faire un déplacement. 1, record 3, French, - co%C3%BBt%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En transport individuel, les coûts monétaires comprennent le carburant et l'usure (amortissement et entretien), tous les frais de stationnement, péage ou tarification de la congestion imputables au déplacement. Les coûts non monétaires peuvent inclure le sentiment de commodité et de confort perçu par l'usager.En transport collectif, les coûts monétaires comprennent le prix du voyage. Les coûts non monétaires peuvent inclure la durée du déplacement, y compris éventuellement les temps d’accès, de descente, d’attente et de changement qui s’ajoutent au temps passé dans le(s) véhicule(s). 1, record 3, French, - co%C3%BBt%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coût généralisé de circulation : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 3, French, - co%C3%BBt%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deterioration
1, record 4, English, deterioration
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impairment of condition; one of the causes of depreciation and reflecting the loss in value brought about by wear and tear, disintegration, use in service and the action of the elements. 1, record 4, English, - deterioration
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détérioration
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution de la qualité, un des facteurs de dépréciation qui reflète la perte de valeur attribuable à l'usure, à la désintégration du bien, à son utilisation et à l'action des éléments. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en transactions immobilières fournie par le ministère des Affaires indiennes. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- equipment
1, record 5, English, equipment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- machinery 2, record 5, English, machinery
- implements 2, record 5, English, implements
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Major items of materiel that are not expendable except through depreciation or wear and tear and which, although they may be fixed or positioned in prescribed places, do not lose their identity or become integral parts of other equipment or installations. Items in this category are normally susceptible to running maintenance. Equipment items are usually procured, issued and replaced on the basis of planned departmental capital acquisition programs. 3, record 5, English, - equipment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aircraft vehicles, vessels, boats, workshop machinery, electronics systems, etc. 3, record 5, English, - equipment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Machines
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- équipement
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9quipement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- matériel 2, record 5, French, mat%C3%A9riel
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gros articles non consommables, c'est-à-dire articles de matériel qui ne sont pas consommés à l'usage et qui, même s'ils peuvent être fixés ou positionnés dans des endroits prescrits, ne constituent pas des parties intégrantes ou ne deviennent pas des éléments de construction d'autres installations ou d'un autre équipement. Les articles faisant partie de cette catégorie sont normalement utilisés pour l'entretien. Les articles d'équipement sont habituellement achetés, livrés et remplacés en vertu de programmes ministériels planifiés d'acquisition de capital. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9quipement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aéronefs, navires, bateaux, machines d'atelier, systèmes électroniques, etc. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9quipement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-10-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- depreciation on account of wear and tear 1, record 6, English, depreciation%20on%20account%20of%20wear%20and%20tear
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- amortissement technique
1, record 6, French, amortissement%20technique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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