wear and tear

Definitions

General English

• noun the action of damaging something through use

Accounting

• noun the deterioration of a tangible fixed asset as a result of normal use. This is recognised for accounting purposes by depreciation.

Economics

• noun damage to equipment caused by use; fair wear and tear is a term used in insurance for acceptable damage caused by normal use

Medical

• noun the normal use which affects an organ

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Contexts for “wear and tear”

4 definitions in context
• General English
• Accounting
• Economics
• Medical