amortizes
- present tense form of amortize (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Importantly, an installment loan "amortizes" – that is, part of each payment reduces the amount owed.
From US News ● Jun. 1, 2016
We have a library we can draw on that amortizes the cost that makes it worthwhile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2015
The effect is similar to how a mortgage amortizes: The portion of each payment that goes toward interest is at its highest the first month and decreases with each payment.
From Salon ● May 13, 2013
