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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Revenue and operating income (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) reflect the 2024 season.
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Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In 2024 Giacomo Milano posted revenues of 17 million euros, a slight decrease compared to the previous year, but significantly improved margins, with positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization amounting to 2 percent, versus a negative 5 percent in 2023.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
United’s net loss was $35 million after finance costs, depreciation and amortization.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Our enterprise values, and figures for revenue and EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, do not include the value of equity stakes in non-NBA businesses, such as regional sports networks and Women’s National Basketball Association teams.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In 2024 Giacomo Milano posted revenues of 17 million euros, a slight decrease compared to the previous year, but significantly improved margins, with positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization amounting to 2 percent, versus a negative 5 percent in 2023.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
United’s net loss was $35 million after finance costs, depreciation and amortization.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Our enterprise values, and figures for revenue and EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, do not include the value of equity stakes in non-NBA businesses, such as regional sports networks and Women’s National Basketball Association teams.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Amortization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amortization. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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