ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Amortization

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Amortization is a noun meaning The reduction of loan principal over a series of payments.

Meaning

The reduction of loan principal over a series of payments.

More Meanings

  1. The distribution of the cost of an intangible asset, such as an intellectual property right, over the projected useful life of the asset.

Word Forms

Synonyms for amortization

Depending on context, synonyms include amortisation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include amortisation, write-down, discount, write-off, dividend, capital.

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