expenditure — the action of spending funds; an amount of money spent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of spending funds; an amount of money spent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/
Example Sentences
- His monthly expenditure on coffee exceeded his gym membership fee.
- The wedding expenditure was so high that the couple decided to honeymoon at home.
- The government announced cuts in public expenditure for the next fiscal year.
expenditure
NOUN[/ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/]
the action of spending funds; an amount of money spent
The mayor reviews the city's monthly expenditure on a giant balance sheet.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin, combining 'ex' (out) and 'pendere' (to weigh, hang). Historically, coins were weighed and dispensed as payment, which led to the evolution of the meaning toward 'to pay out money' and eventually 'to spend or disburse funds'.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + pendere (to weigh, hang) + -ture (noun suffix indicating act or result), forming 'expenditure' to denote the act of spending or amount of money spent.
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📝Examples
“His monthly expenditure on coffee exceeded his gym membership fee.”
“The wedding expenditure was so high that the couple decided to honeymoon at home.”
“The government announced cuts in public expenditure for the next fiscal year.”
“Tracking your daily expenditure can reveal surprising spending patterns.”
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