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amortize
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amortize [′amĀ·ər‚tīz]
(industrial engineering)
To reduce gradually an obligation, such as a mortgage, by periodically paying a part of the principal as well as the interest.


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Under UK GAAP, WPP amortises a number of acquisitions where the life of the goodwill is determined to be finite.
The latter amortises over six annual instalments, but would become payable in full upon the occurrence of a sale.
Adecco amortises goodwill over its estimated life of five years.
 
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