Definition
Depletion is the accounting method for allocating the cost of natural resources over time. Founders reach for it when a vague conversation needs a shared, specific meaning. Name it clearly, then let the next decision — a hire, a price, a test, or a pass — follow from that meaning.
In the room
How the word shows up in a real conversation.
In a Monday review, someone writes Depletion on the board and restates it: “Accounting method for allocating the cost of natural resources over time.” The next move is a test, a cut, or a double-down — not another debate about the word.
Common mistake
Using Depletion as a label instead of a fact. If you cannot point to the evidence — a number, a customer, or a written assumption — you are using the word as jargon.
See also
Demographics
Statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, income, and education.
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Denomination
Face value or stated value of a financial instrument or currency.
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Deployment
Process of implementing and rolling out software, systems, or business processes.
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Depreciation
Accounting method for allocating the cost of tangible assets over their useful life.
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