expenditure (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/

Definition

The action of spending funds or resources.

Examples

• The government's expenditure on healthcare has risen.

• We need to track our monthly expenditure carefully.

• Reducing expenditure is a key goal for the business.

How to Use expenditure

expenditure on (prepositional phrase)

The spending of money or the spending of something for a particular purpose. — "There was a significant increase in expenditure on research and development."

expenditure of (prepositional phrase)

The act of using time, energy, or money. — "The expenditure of so much effort yielded great results."

Synonyms of expenditure

Words with a similar meaning to expenditure:

• spending
• expense
• outlay
• disbursement

Antonyms of expenditure

Words with the opposite meaning to expenditure:

• income
• revenue

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