die Abzinsung
Translation
discounting, discount
Examples
Die Abzinsung zukünftiger Zahlungen ist ein wichtiger Schritt.
The discounting of future payments is an important step.
Wir berechnen den Barwert durch Abzinsung.
We calculate the present value by discounting.
Grammar Patterns
the discounting of ((sth.)) the discounting of sth. The discounting of future payments is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Diskontierung; Antonyms: Aufzinsung
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, down) + 'Zins' (interest) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It refers to the process of reducing a future value by an interest rate.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'taking interest off'. 'Ab' means 'off' and 'Zins' is 'interest'. You are calculating the present value by removing future interest.