spending
n. US //ˈspɛndɪŋ// UK //spˈɛndɪŋ// spend·ing
-
1 money paid out (n.) B1 Intermediatethe money that you spend, or the act of spending it.
the act of expending money or the total amount of expenditure.
ExampleThe family had to cut back on their monthly spending to save for a new car.
ExampleEconomists are concerned that a sharp decrease in consumer spending could trigger a recession in the coming fiscal year.
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun, but can be modified by adjectives like 'public' or 'consumer'.
- expenditure
- outlay
- costs
PitfallThe government spending is too high.Government spending is too high.When 'spending' is used as a general concept with a modifier like 'government' or 'consumer', you usually do not need the definite article 'the'.