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amortize
verb [T] formal (UK usually amortise) /əˈmɔː.taɪz/
/æmˈɔːr-/ Definition
› to reduce a debt by paying small regular amounts: The value of the machinery is amortized over its estimated useful life.Borrowing, lending and debt amortizable (UK usually amortisable)
/əˈmɔː.taɪ.zə.bl̩/
/ˌæm.ɔːrˈtaɪ-/ adjective amortization (UK usually amortisation)
/əˌmɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
/æmˌɔːr.t̬ə-/ noun [U]
/ˌæm.ɔːrˈtaɪ-/ adjective amortization (UK usually amortisation)
/əˌmɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
/æmˌɔːr.t̬ə-/ noun [U] (Definition of amortize verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- arrears noun
- be in the hole idiom
- borrow verb (RECEIVE)
- bounce verb (NOT PAY)
- building society noun
- call it quits idiom
- credit risk noun
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- get behind phrasal verb
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