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

Analysts also have expressed concerns about Rivian’s previous goal to be profitable on an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization basis by 2027. —Michael Wayland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025

The company is also confident in its expectations for adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization margin expansion for 2025 in line with the improvement the company delivered in 2024. —Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025

The sale of Indian will help increase Polaris' EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) by about $50 million, with profits per share anticipated to grow by around $1. —New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025

Unlike public market debt, these loans can be tailored to reflect the realities of a business’s growth curve, with covenants and amortization schedules negotiated to meet company needs. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025

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