1887 6 June 4/2 The average profit is 29 3/4 cents per 1,000, out of which dividends on stock, interest on bonds, and amortization expenses are paid.
1968 43 783/1 On the income statement..we find two expense accounts—one amortization expense of $894 and the other an interest expense of $206.
2007 (National ed.) 16 Sept. iii. 22/3 F.F.O. [= funds from operations]..is calculated by adding in depreciation and amortization expenses to earnings.