Definition: When the correction of a defect results in as much added value as the cost to correct the defect.
Pronunciation: \ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl\ \di-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən\
Used in a Sentence: The repair of the cracked driveway was considered a curable depreciation because the owners were able to recoup the costs by getting a higher price for their house.