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expenditure
noun ex·pen·di·ture \ik-ˈspen-di-chər, -də-ˌchu̇r, -də-ˌt(y)u̇r\
: an amount of money that is spent on something
: an amount of time, energy, effort, etc., that is used to do something
: the act of spending money
Full 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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Origin of EXPENDITURE
irregular from expend
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expenditure
noun ex·pen·di·ture \ik-ˈspen-di-chər\
Definition of EXPENDITURE for Kids
1
: the act of spending (as money, time, or energy)
2
: something that is spent <Keep a record of your expenditures.>
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