Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of consuming something: "Expenditure" refers to the process of using up a resource, such as energy, time, or materials.
   • The act of spending money for goods or services: "Expenditure" denotes the action of paying out money, typically in exchange for items or work.
   • Money paid out; an amount spent: "Expenditure" is the actual sum of money that has been spent.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The project requires a significant expenditure of time and effort. (This refers to the consumption of time and effort.)
  • Government expenditure on healthcare has increased this year. (This refers to the act of spending money.)
  • Our total expenditure for the trip was under budget. (This refers to the amount of money spent.)

Advanced Usage

• Capital expenditure: Money spent by a business to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property or equipment.

  • The company's capital expenditure on new machinery was a major investment.

• Revenue expenditure: Money spent on the day-to-day running of a business, such as salaries and utilities.

  • Most of the budget is allocated to revenue expenditure.

Variants and Related Words

• Expend (verb): To spend or use up a resource.

  • The engine expends a lot of fuel.

• Expense (noun): The cost required for something; something on which money is spent.

  • Travel is a significant business expense.

Synonyms

• Outlay: An amount of money spent.
• Disbursement: The payment of money from a fund.
• Consumption: The using up of a resource.

Antonyms

• Income: Money received, especially on a regular basis.
• Revenue: Income, especially of a company or organization.
• Savings: Money that has been saved or set aside.

Related Phrases

• Public expenditure: Government spending.

  • Public expenditure on infrastructure is crucial for development.

• Household expenditure: The money spent by a family or household.

  • Rent is our largest monthly household expenditure.

Noun

1. the act of consuming something
2. the act of spending money for goods or services
3. money paid out; an amount spent