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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The county’s contractual structure led to additional expenditures.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Deferring or delaying such expenditures in an effort to save money may adversely impact patient care.
—Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
When illness reduces physical activity, prolonged bed rest can lead to muscle atrophy (muscle loss), decreasing daily calorie expenditure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
First, due to its ability to avoid costlier nursing home expenditures, the program saves the federal and state governments money while allowing seniors to live at home.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Deferring or delaying such expenditures in an effort to save money may adversely impact patient care.
—Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
When illness reduces physical activity, prolonged bed rest can lead to muscle atrophy (muscle loss), decreasing daily calorie expenditure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
First, due to its ability to avoid costlier nursing home expenditures, the program saves the federal and state governments money while allowing seniors to live at home.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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 16 Apr. 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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