[syn: amortization, amortisation]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Amortise \A*mor"tise\, v., Amortisation \A*mor`ti*sa"tion\, n.,
Amortisable \A*mor"tis*a*ble\, a., Amortisement
\A*mor"tise*ment\, n.
Same as Amortize, Amortization, etc.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
amortisation
n 1: the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its
cost over a period of years [syn: amortization,
amortisation]
2: payment of an obligation in a series of installments or
transfers [syn: amortization, amortisation]