expenditure
Translation
expenditure, spending, outlay
Examples
The government's expenditure on defense is high.
The government's expenditure on defence is high.
We need to track every single expenditure.
We need to track every single expenditure.
Grammar Patterns
((expenditure)) on sth. money spent on a particular thing The government's expenditure on defence is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spending, outlay, cost; Antonyms: income, revenue
Etymology
From Latin 'expendere' (to pay out), from 'ex-' (out) + 'pendere' (to weigh).
Memory Tips
Think of 'expenditure' as a more formal term for 'spending', often used for large amounts by governments or companies.