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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Its first four locations brought in $28.9 million in revenue in 2023, including $4.6 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. Megan Sauer, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025 The most profitable ranking reflects Forbes’ estimates of operating income (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for the most recent season with available data (2023 for MLB, MLS and the NFL; 2023-24 for the NBA and the NHL; and 2022-23 for European soccer). Brett Knight, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Forward reiterated its full year 2024 consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) guidance to be in the range of $300 million to $310 million. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025 Depreciation and amortization expenses rose to $3.1 million from $2.5 million, reflecting costs associated with new restaurant openings. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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