ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Expenditure

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Expenditure is a noun meaning (uncountable, countable) Act of expending or paying out.

Meaning

(uncountable, countable) Act of expending or paying out.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable, countable) The amount expended; expense; outlay.

Example Sentences

The expenditure of time, money, and political capital on this project has been excessive.

Word Forms

Synonyms for expenditure

Depending on context, synonyms include disbursement, expense, payment, cost, charge, outlay.

Antonyms for expenditure

Common opposites include income.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include outlay, expending, outgo, consumption, expense, spending.

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