expenditure
Etymology

From stem of Medieval Latin expenditus, irregular perfect passive participle of expendō ("I weigh, I pay out"), + -ure.

Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/, /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/
  • (RP) IPA: /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/, /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/
Noun

expenditure (uncountable)

  1. (uncountable, countable) Act of expending or paying out.
  2. (uncountable, countable) The amount expended; expense; outlay.
    The expenditure of time, money, and political capital on this project has been excessive.
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