write-down (noun)

1. In the science fiction novel, the protagonist discovers an ancient artifact and sells it to a collector for a substantial write-down.

2. In the movie, the main character is an accountant who uncovers fraudulent write-downs of assets by the company's CFO.

3. The fashion designer had to make a write-down on the expensive fabric due to a manufacturing defect.

4. During the stock market crash of 1929, many investors experienced significant write-downs in the value of their assets.