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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The company issued guidance for 2026 revenue and operating income before depreciation and amortization, or OIBDA.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In a news release, Inspirato touted a 97% increase in year-over-year EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and operating cash flow.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Short for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, EBITDA is a measure of operating profitability.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
At the same time, costs were down significantly so that improved the adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and net income were both up, powered by gains for WWE and IMG.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In a news release, Inspirato touted a 97% increase in year-over-year EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and operating cash flow.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Short for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, EBITDA is a measure of operating profitability.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
At the same time, costs were down significantly so that improved the adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and net income were both up, powered by gains for WWE and IMG.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Amortization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amortization. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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