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spending

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈspɛndɪŋ// UK //spˈɛndɪŋ// spend·ing General-service

n. the amount of money that a person, company, or government pays for things. It describes the act of using money to buy goods or services.

n. the act of expending money or the total amount of money expended during a specific period. Often used in economic contexts to describe consumer or government activity.


SIMPLE

The government plans to increase spending on education next year.

CONTEXTUAL

High consumer spending during the holiday season usually leads to a significant boost in the national economy.

COMPLEX

Economists are closely monitoring whether the recent tax cuts will translate into increased household spending or if consumers will instead choose to pay down existing debts.

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Pitfall

The spendings on healthcare are rising.Spending on healthcare is rising.Spending is uncountable in this context and does not take a plural form.

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