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 mid-point of its forecast for adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization also fell short. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026

Analysts pointed to the upside potential for free cash flow and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margins in the company's electrification division. —Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026

But media earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization tumbled 141% to a loss of $122 million to account for the NBA contract. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

In 2026, the company expects content amortization growth of about 10% in 2026, indicating its content spending will hit $20 billion for the year. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Jan. 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