amortisation
pronunciation
How to pronounce amortisation in British English:
UK [əmɔ:taɪ'zeɪʃən]
How to pronounce amortisation in American English:
US [əmɔtaɪ'zeɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
- payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers
Word Origin
- amortisation (n.)
- chiefly British English spelling of amortization; see -ize.
Example
- 1. The assumption is that growth in internet penetration , viewing hours and revenue-per-minute will , over time , outpace the growth in costs for bandwidth , server depreciation and content amortisation .
- 2. The limbo has left them trading at an average price to earnings before interest , tax , depreciation and amortisation ratio of three times half the level of the nasdaq and a third below their local equivalent .