C1noun 5K

Expenditure

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪkˈspendɪtʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/"]/

Meaning of Expenditure

the act of spending or using money; an amount of money spent

In simple words: The amount of money spent.

Expenditure in a sentence

• The company's expenditure on research and development increased significantly last year.
• Government expenditure on infrastructure projects is expected to rise next quarter.
• Household expenditure has gone up due to higher food and energy prices.
• Reducing unnecessary expenditure is crucial for balancing the budget.
• Annual expenditure includes all costs incurred during the fiscal year.

How to use Expenditure

Used in discussions about budgets or finance. It is more formal than 'spending'. Avoid in casual conversations about day-to-day purchases.

Grammar pattern

expenditure + on + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'ex-pen-di-ture' — imagine using a pen to tally up your expenses.

Related words

Collocations with Expenditure

• considerable
• great
• heavy
• item
• amount
• level
• make
• increase
• control
• go up
• grow
• increase
• cut
• limit
• level
• expenditure for
• expenditure of
• expenditure on
• a cut in expenditure
• a reduction in expenditure
• an increase in expenditure

Synonyms for Expenditure

• spending
• outlay
• cost
• disbursement
• expenses

Opposites of Expenditure

• income
• revenue

Common mistakes with Expenditure

• Confused with 'expense' which refers to specific costs.
• Using 'expenditure' in informal contexts where 'spending' would be better.
• Mispronouncing as 'expenDITure' instead of 'expenDITure'.

Frequently asked questions about Expenditure

What does Expenditure mean?

The amount of money spent.

What is the definition of Expenditure?

the act of spending or using money; an amount of money spent

How do you use Expenditure in a sentence?

The company's expenditure on research and development increased significantly last year.

Can you give another example of Expenditure?

Government expenditure on infrastructure projects is expected to rise next quarter.

What are synonyms for Expenditure?

Common alternatives include spending, outlay, cost, disbursement, expenses.

What is the opposite of Expenditure?

Opposite meanings include income, revenue.

What words go with Expenditure?

It commonly pairs with considerable, great, heavy, item, amount, level, make, increase, control, go up, grow, increase, cut, limit, level, expenditure for, expenditure of, expenditure on, a cut in expenditure, a reduction in expenditure, an increase in expenditure.

What are common mistakes when using Expenditure?

Confused with 'expense' which refers to specific costs. Using 'expenditure' in informal contexts where 'spending' would be better. Mispronouncing as 'expenDITure' instead of 'expenDITure'.

How do you pronounce Expenditure?

US: /["/ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/"]/, UK: /["/ɪkˈspendɪtʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Expenditure?

Used in discussions about budgets or finance. It is more formal than 'spending'. Avoid in casual conversations about day-to-day purchases.

What CEFR level is Expenditure?

"Expenditure" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.