Expenditures
/ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃərz/
Definitions
The act of spending money or using funds, often for a specific purpose.
/ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃərz/
The action of spending funds.
Reducing government expenditures is a priority for the new administration.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a party. The expenditures are all the things you spend money on, like food, decorations, and music. So when you spend money on things, that's the expenditure!
👶 For kids: When you buy things, the money you spend is called an expenditure.
More Examples
The company's expenditures on research and development increased significantly.
Reviewing past expenditures can help identify areas for cost savings.
How It's Used
"The company closely monitors its expenditures to stay within budget."
"Government expenditures on infrastructure have increased this year."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *expenditure*, from Old French *expenditure* or directly from Latin *expendere* ('to weigh out, pay out').
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of spending or using funds. It was and continues to be frequently employed in financial, governmental, and legal contexts.
Memory tip
Think of 'expend' and the 'ures' on the end – the act of expending money.
Word Origin
"To weigh out, pay out (expendere)"