amortise

/ˈæmərˌtaɪz/
verb
  1. To gradually pay off a debt over a period of time through regular payments.
    • She decided to amortise the mortgage by making monthly payments.
    • The company plans to amortise its loan over ten years.
    • They amortised the car loan with equal installments every month.
  2. To gradually write off the initial cost of an asset over its useful life.
    • Businesses often amortise software development costs to spread out expenses.
    • They amortised the patent's value over its legal life.
    • The accountant will amortise the cost of the new machinery over five years.
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