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/ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The action of spending funds or the amount of money spent.
The government's annual expenditure on healthcare has increased significantly.
An expense incurred in the course of business or operation.
The company reviewed its expenditures to identify areas where costs could be cut.
The use of resources, typically financial, for a particular purpose.
The non-profit organization relies on donations to cover its expenditures.
The total amount of money allocated for spending in a specific period.
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
Slang Meanings
Burning a hole in your pocket
After winning the lottery, he started burning a hole in his pocket with extravagant expenditures.
Shooting your wad
He shot his wad on the latest gadget, leaving him with little savings.