spending
Translation
spending, expenditure, outlay
Examples
We need to cut our spending.
We need to cut our spending.
Government spending on healthcare has increased.
Government spending on healthcare has increased.
Grammar Patterns
spending on ((sth.)) expenditure for (sth.) The company increased its spending on marketing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expenditure, outlay, disbursement; Antonyms: saving, income
Etymology
The gerund (-ing form) of the verb 'to spend', used as a noun to mean the action of spending money.
Memory Tips
It's the action of 'spending' money, so the word itself is 'spending'.