Expenditure
/ɪkˈspɛn.dɪ.tʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of spending funds or resources for a specific purpose.
The company reported high expenditures on research and development.
- (n.) An amount of money paid out or spent.
The government's annual expenditure on education increased this year.
Forms
- expenditures
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Commentary
Commonly distinguished from 'expense' by its broader scope, often used in formal financial and legal contexts.
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