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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Interest expense for the quarter decreased to $12.8 million from $14.3 million in the previous year, attributed to principal amortization and refinancing activities.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The bank thinks Peloton can grow earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization over the next few years under its new CEO Peter Stern .
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
With sales of 40 million euros in 2023, the brand posted net profits of 3 million euros and double-digit earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
The retirement system investment committee and board had sought the 20-year amortization.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The bank thinks Peloton can grow earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization over the next few years under its new CEO Peter Stern .
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
With sales of 40 million euros in 2023, the brand posted net profits of 3 million euros and double-digit earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
The retirement system investment committee and board had sought the 20-year amortization.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Amortization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amortization. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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