amortization

[am-er-tuh-zey-shuhn, uh-mawr-]

noun

1. an act or instance of amortizing a debt or other obligation.

2. the sums devoted to this purpose.

amortization

/ əˈmɔːtɪzmənt, əˌmɔːtaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. 1. the process of amortizing a debt

   2. the money devoted to amortizing a debt

2. (in computing the redemption yield on a bond purchased at a premium) the amount that is subtracted from the annual yield Compare accumulation

amortization

1. A term that refers either to the gradual paying off of a debt in regular installments over a period of time or to the depreciation of the “book value” (that is, the standard assessed value) of an asset over a period of time.

Other Word Forms

• amortizement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of amortization¹

First recorded in 1665–75, amortization is from the Medieval Latin word a(d)mortizātiōn- (stem of admortizātiō ). See amortize, -ation

Example Sentences

The ruling could significantly impact Venture Global’s projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of $6.4 billion to $6.8 billion.

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Citi Research analysts expect to see this increased spend reflected in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

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That price amounts to about eight times the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization expected for 2025—a reasonable valuation considering that earnings are now depressed across the chemicals industry.

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The company, whose main business revolves around connecting prospective homebuyers with real estate agents, reported $125 million in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, beating the average analyst estimate of $104 million.

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Pilot alleges that, after taking control of the company, Berkshire adopted “pushdown accounting,” which forced Pilot to take on higher depreciation and amortization costs and resulted in lower net income.

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