amortissement

Definitions of amortissement
  1. noun
    the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
    synonyms: dépréciation, détérioration monétaire, dévaluation
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    type of:
    diminution, réduction
    the act of decreasing or reducing something
  2. noun
    payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers
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    type of:
    acquittement, contribution, paiement, payement, règlement
    the act of paying money
  3. noun
    termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
    synonyms: acompte, amortissement à court terme, amortissement à long terme
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    type of:
    clôture, conclusion, fin
    the act of ending something
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