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

Examples of amortization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The second differentiation is the fact that these telcos have 60 percent earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margins. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

According to industry sources, in 2025 Pinalli’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization stood at 25 million euros. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

The piece questions the company's focus on alternative earnings metrics excluding amortization and its squishy customer retention. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Under federal tax law, new business owners can write off intangible assets over 15 years through amortization. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for amortization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration