Italian word
ammortamento
depreciation, amortisation (of an asset over time)
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amortisation / amortization
the gradual writing off of an intangible asset or loan over time
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In Italian 'ammortamento' covers both depreciation (of tangible assets like machinery) and amortisation (of intangible assets like patents). English distinguishes the two terms more strictly.
To say "the gradual writing off of an intangible asset or loan over time" in Italian:
ammortamento (depreciation/amortisation)
"ammortamento" in English means:
depreciation, amortisation (of an asset over time)
Example
"L'ammortamento dei macchinari viene calcolato in quote annuali."
"The depreciation of machinery is calculated in annual instalments."
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