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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That would represent about 7% of the federal government's $6.7 trillion in annual expenditures.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
Suzuki Suzuki also talked extensively about a multi-pathway approach to being carbon neutral and last year pledged to invest US$15.35 billion in research and development for all businesses and an additional $19.05 billion in capital expenditures by 2030.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
On the capital expenditure side, Amazon invested $26.3 billion in the fourth quarter which was higher than the $22 billion estimated.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
According to research from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and insights from industry experts, overall Valentine's Day expenditures are projected to hit a record $27.5 billion in 2025.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
Suzuki Suzuki also talked extensively about a multi-pathway approach to being carbon neutral and last year pledged to invest US$15.35 billion in research and development for all businesses and an additional $19.05 billion in capital expenditures by 2030.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
On the capital expenditure side, Amazon invested $26.3 billion in the fourth quarter which was higher than the $22 billion estimated.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
According to research from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and insights from industry experts, overall Valentine's Day expenditures are projected to hit a record $27.5 billion in 2025.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expenditure. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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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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