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writeoff

/raɪtɒf/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does writeoff mean?

noun, verb

A write-off is a loss or expense that is accepted as unavoidable and is therefore not included in a company's accounts. To write off something means to officially record it as a loss or to cancel a debt.

Example

"The company wrote off the failed project as a loss and moved on to new ventures."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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