expenses (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: ɪkˈspɛnsɪz
Definition
The costs that are needed to pay for or buy something.
Examples
We need to track our monthly expenses to stay within budget.
The business reported a significant increase in operating expenses last quarter.
He submitted a report detailing all his travel expenses for reimbursement.
How to Use expenses
- expenses for (prepositional phrase)
- Costs associated with a particular purpose or activity. — "We need to budget for unexpected expenses for home repairs."
- expenses of (prepositional phrase)
- Costs related to a specific entity or situation. — "The expenses of raising a child are considerable."
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