amortization

noun

am·​or·​ti·​za·​tion ˌa-mər-tə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce amortization (audio)
 also  ə-ˌmȯr-
1
: the act or process of amortizing
2
: the result of amortizing

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Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, were up nearly 2% to $9.53 billion. Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025 Las Vegas Sands in fact reported greater earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization from its Singapore business, compared with its Macau business. Lionel Lim, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2025 TelevisaUnivision’s subscription and licensing revenue slipped seven percent, but a 17 percent cut to operating expenses pushed the company’s (adjusted) operating income (before depreciation and amortization) up to $345 million. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025 Adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) climbed 5% to $345 million in the quarter ended March 31. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amortization

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of amortization was in 1810

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“Amortization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amortization. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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