Meaning & Definition of word "Expenditure"

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    Expenditure

    /ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/

    noun:

    • 1. The action of spending funds or the amount of money spent.
      • Example: The government's annual expenditure on healthcare has increased significantly.
    • 2. An expense incurred in the course of business or operation.
      • Example: The company reviewed its expenditures to identify areas where costs could be cut.
    • 3. The use of resources, typically financial, for a particular purpose.
      • Example: The non-profit organization relies on donations to cover its expenditures.
    • 4. The total amount of money allocated for spending in a specific period.
      • Example: The budget proposal outlines the projected expenditures for the next fiscal year.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Latin 'expendere' meaning 'to weigh out, pay out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    capital expenditure:

    Money spent on acquiring or improving fixed assets.

    recurrent expenditure:

    Ongoing costs required to operate a business or maintain services.

    budgetary expenditure:

    Spending that is planned and accounted for in a budget.

    Related Words

    spending:

    The act of using money to purchase goods and services.

    cost:

    The amount that needs to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

    Slang Meanings of expenditure

    Meaning: Burning a hole in your pocket

    Example Sentence: After winning the lottery, he started burning a hole in his pocket with extravagant expenditures.

    Meaning: Shooting your wad

    Example Sentence: He shot his wad on the latest gadget, leaving him with little savings.