expenditure

noun

ex·pen·di·ture | \ ik-ˈspen-di-chər

, -də-ˌchu̇r, -də-ˌt(y)u̇r\

Definition of expenditure

1 : the act or process of expending an expenditure of energy

2 : something expended : disbursement, expense income should exceed expenditures

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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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WASHINGTON—Trade disputes with China and other countries have led American businesses to cut back on capital expenditures and other spending, a new survey found. — William Mauldin, WSJ, "Tariff Fears Led U.S. Manufacturers to Trim Spending," 26 Feb. 2019 The organization’s independent expenditure committee funneled more than $37 million in the 2018 election cycle alone. — Rebecca Gale, Marie Claire, "Elise Stefanik Is Going to Bring Women Back to the GOP," 25 Mar. 2019 South Milwaukee is looking to make a total expenditure of $5,745,000 to undertake a number of projects in the city’s project plan. — Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "South Milwaukee looking to spend $6 million to revitalize portions of downtown, former Bucyrus property," 27 June 2018 The expenditure then authorized for a case concerning $20,000 worth of campaign contributions? $100,000. — Fox News, "Dad of Parkland victim reacts to release of shooter's videos," 1 June 2018 The social-network giant plans to shell out between $18 billion and $20 billion in capital expenditures this year compared with about $14 billion last year—a 36% jump at the midpoint. — Dan Gallagher, WSJ, "Hey, Big Spender: Tech Cash Will Keep Flowing," 11 Feb. 2019 Figures for 2017 are estimated, and forecasted for 2018 Source: R&D Magazine (expenditure); Center for Strategic and International Studies; Global Innovation Index (innovation); SAFE Balance of Payment via. — Bob Davis, WSJ, "How China Systematically Pries Technology From U.S. Companies," 26 Sep. 2018 State legislative hearings, and the meetings of school boards and city councils, nearly always allow public comment, especially when the expenditure of public money is being discussed. — Craig Harris, azcentral, "East Valley charter, subject of Republic investigation, reverses itself after blocking public comment," 14 July 2018 The most likely threat to McDonnell had appeared to come from Lindsey, a retired sheriff’s commander who raised $330,000 and was supported by $410,000 in additional funds from an independent expenditure committee. — Maya Lau, latimes.com, "A historic election shock gives a longshot the chance to topple L.A. County Sheriff Jim McDonnell," 3 July 2018

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