expenditure
noun
ex·pen·di·ture
ik-ˈspen-di-chər 
-də-ˌchu̇r,
-də-ˌt(y)u̇r
1
: the act or process of expending
an expenditure of energy
2
: something expended : disbursement, expense
income should exceed expenditures
Examples of expenditure in a Sentence
an increase in military expenditures
an increase in military expenditure
vast expenditures of time and effort
The energy expenditure was significant.
the expenditure of funds for the new school
The project will require an expenditure of effort on everyone's part.
Recent Examples on the Web
Government Efficiency Trump also vowed to establish a task force to review federal expenditures, an idea recommended by Musk, the Tesla Inc. and SpaceX chief executive officer.
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Stephanie Lai, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2024
Conversely, sectors like software, fintech and healthcare, which often need significant capital expenditure upfront, are better candidates for fundraising.
—Jonathan Treble, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The four locales had the most traveler expenditures and each is responsible for the highest number of direct tourism employees, respective to county measurements.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Aug. 2024
That includes reducing its headcount by roughly 15,000 roles, or 15% of its workforce, as well as suspending its stock dividend and reducing capital expenditures by more than 20%.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Aug. 2024
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Stephanie Lai, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2024
Conversely, sectors like software, fintech and healthcare, which often need significant capital expenditure upfront, are better candidates for fundraising.
—Jonathan Treble, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The four locales had the most traveler expenditures and each is responsible for the highest number of direct tourism employees, respective to county measurements.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Aug. 2024
That includes reducing its headcount by roughly 15,000 roles, or 15% of its workforce, as well as suspending its stock dividend and reducing capital expenditures by more than 20%.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expenditure. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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expenditure
noun
ex·pen·di·ture
ik-ˈspen-di-chər
-də-ˌchu̇(ə)r
1
: the act of spending (as money, time, or energy)
2
: something that is spent
Legal Definition
expenditure
noun
ex·pen·di·ture
ik-ˈspen-di-chər, -ˌchu̇r
1
: the act or process of paying out
2
: something paid out see also capital expenditure
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