spending

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

Etymology 1

From Middle English spendyng, spendynge, from Old English spendung, equivalent to spend + -ing.

Noun

spending

1. (uncountable) Gerund of spend, expenditure.
2. An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.

   excessive spendings

Etymology 2

From spend + -ing.

Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of spend

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