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
Candidates must file intention statements prior to soliciting or receiving campaign contributions or making expenditures from personal funds on behalf of their candidacy.
—
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 9 June 2024
The Company plans to use the net proceeds to fund exploration expenditures at the Company's Peruvian and Chilean projects, as well as for general working capital and corporate purposes.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
The fund, which will receive $47.5 billion of state money, marks the largest expenditure China has made into its semiconductor industry.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 28 May 2024
Like any other subsidy, city and state governments will often grant expenditures from taxpayers to help fund the construction of new stadiums.
—Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 23 May 2024
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 9 June 2024
The Company plans to use the net proceeds to fund exploration expenditures at the Company's Peruvian and Chilean projects, as well as for general working capital and corporate purposes.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
The fund, which will receive $47.5 billion of state money, marks the largest expenditure China has made into its semiconductor industry.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 28 May 2024
Like any other subsidy, city and state governments will often grant expenditures from taxpayers to help fund the construction of new stadiums.
—Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 23 May 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 17 Jun. 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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