annuitize

verb

an·​nu·​i·​tize ə-ˈn(y)ü-ə-ˌtīz How to pronounce annuitize (audio)
variants also British annuitise
annuitized; annuitizing; annuitizes

transitive + intransitive

: to convert an amount of money (such as an accumulation of retirement savings) to an annuity
… the standard advice is to annuitize the portion of your nest egg you'll need to cover living expenses …Scott Woolley
annuitization noun
also British annuitisation

Word History

Etymology

annuit(y) + -ize

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of annuitize was in 1961

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“Annuitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annuitize. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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