expenditure; expense; pay out
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to pay out; to spend; to disburse
Used for various types of spending, from personal to business expenses. It emphasizes the action of money leaving one's possession.
This month we paid out a large amount of funds for equipment upgrades.
The company spends a certain amount on employee training every year.
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For their child's education, they are willing to pay out high tuition fees.
noun
expenditure; expense; outlay
Refers to the actual sum of money that has been paid out, often in contrast to income. Frequently used in financial, business, and personal budgeting contexts.
We must try to control non-productive expenditures as much as possible.
The household's monthly expenses mainly include rent, utilities, and food costs.
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The company's annual financial statement details all income and expenditures.