Meaning & Definition of word "Expenditure"

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.