amortization
noun
am·or·ti·za·tion
ˌa-mər-tə-ˈzā-shən 
also ə-ˌmȯr-
1
: the act or process of amortizing
2
: the result of amortizing
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Finally, Anmuth expects DoorDash's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) to compound at about 28% from 2025 to 2030, supporting a higher valuation for the stock.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
One other idea is to pick your own amortization period as part of the mortgage contract.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Linear channels adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization was down 27% to $1.4 billion.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Most financial buyers look closely at EBITDA, which stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
One other idea is to pick your own amortization period as part of the mortgage contract.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Linear channels adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization was down 27% to $1.4 billion.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Most financial buyers look closely at EBITDA, which stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for amortization
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“Amortization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amortization. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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