What does depreciation mean in cooking?

depreciation means: The gradual decrease in value of a fixed asset. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does depreciation mean?

Value loss or decrease due to market conditions, age wear or wear. (in Merlin Dictionary)

A provision for the loss of value. (in Merlin Dictionary)

Reduced purchasing power (in Merlin Dictionary)

A case of demeaning or minimizing. (in Merlin Dictionary)