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.
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Of the total budget, $10.5 million will be allocated to general fund expenditures.
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
This efficiency allows datacenters to store massive amounts of data in smaller footprints, reducing capital expenditure and operational costs.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Moody's predicts the city will have to reduce budget expenditures in non-public-safety departments to offset the cost of additional salaries and pension investments.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Put a budget together, cap your daily expenditures and be resourceful when using your time to improve your health with little to no cost.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
This efficiency allows datacenters to store massive amounts of data in smaller footprints, reducing capital expenditure and operational costs.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Moody's predicts the city will have to reduce budget expenditures in non-public-safety departments to offset the cost of additional salaries and pension investments.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Put a budget together, cap your daily expenditures and be resourceful when using your time to improve your health with little to no cost.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for expenditure
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expenditure. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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