Word
expenditure
Phoneticsex·pen·di·ture, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈspɛndətʃɝ/
UK/ɛkspˈɛndɪtʃɐ/
Definitions
01the act of spending
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Formal
n. the process of spending money, time, or energy on something.
n. the act of expending or paying out resources, typically in a formal or official capacity.
日本語:消費※
“The expenditure of so much time on one project was a mistake.”
“The rapid expenditure of energy during the first half of the match left the players exhausted by the final whistle.”
Synonyms
02amount spent
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic · Formal
n. the total amount of money that is spent by a person, company, or government.
n. the specific amount of money spent; often used in plural to refer to various categories of spending in a budget.
日本語:支出※
“Public expenditure on health care has increased significantly this year.”
“The finance minister defended the high level of military expenditure, arguing that national security remained the administration's primary concern.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'on' when specifying the target of the spending.
Pitfall
The government's expenditures for education is rising.
The government's expenditure on education is rising.
Use the preposition 'on' to indicate what the money was spent for, and ensure the verb matches the singular or plural form used.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “expenditure” in context.
Noun
01. capital expenditure
“The company's capital expenditure on new machinery reached two million dollars this year.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“It may reduce energy expenditure, improve walking efficiency and thereby provide a significant advantage during long-distance travel on foot.” “With 50-60 billion Moroccan dirhams (£4bn-£4.8bn) budgeted for direct football investments, and further expenditure for infrastructure upgrades totalling a reported £17bn, the task is herculean.” Etymology
From stem of Medieval Latin expenditus, irregular perfect passive participle of expendō (“I weigh, I pay out”), + -ure (“process or result”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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