Meaning of the word "accumulated depreciation" in English

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accumulated depreciation

US /əˌkjuːmjəleɪtɪd dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
UK /əˌkjuː.mjə.leɪ.tɪd dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

The total depreciation of an asset that has been charged as an expense since the asset was acquired.

Example:
The balance sheet showed a high amount of accumulated depreciation for the old machinery.
Understanding accumulated depreciation is crucial for assessing an asset's book value.