amortization
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/ˌæmərtəˈzeɪʃn/
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/əˌmɔːtaɪˈzeɪʃn/
The process of gradually paying off a loan or debt over time through regular payments.
The bank offered a loan with a 30-year amortization period, which made it more affordable for us.