When an Accountant Writes Off the Cost of a Tangible

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When an accountant writes off the cost of a tangible asset over its estimated lifetime, it is called depreciation.

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Definitions:

Maximum Interference

The largest value by which one part exceeds the size of its mating part, making assembly possible only with the application of force.

Force Fit

A type of interference fit where components are pressed together using high force, resulting in a very tight fit with no movement between parts.

Hole

An opening through a solid body or surface, typically circular.

Allowances

The intentional difference between the maximum material limits of mating parts to ensure a certain type of fit.