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

CapEx is generally recorded as an asset on the balance sheet and recognized gradually on the income statement through depreciation or amortization. — Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026

Distribution must be made at least annually, using a calendar year for the RMD method, calendar or fiscal year for amortization or annuity methods. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026

Qnity may raise its full-year guidance for revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization due to growing fabrication plant utilization across the company's semiconductor customers, the analyst added. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 July 2026

When asset growth exceeds earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) growth, stock returns tend to be negatively affected. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 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