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}]
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]