B2 noun Formal

Expenditure

/ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/

The action of spending funds, or the total amount of money spent by a person, company, or government. It is a more formal term than 'spending'.

Examples

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1

We need to keep a record of all our household expenditure this month.

We need to keep a record of all our household expenditure this month.

2

The annual report details the company's capital expenditure on new technology.

The annual report details the company's capital expenditure on new technology.

3

My monthly expenditure is way higher than I expected; I need to stop eating out.

My monthly expenditure is way higher than I expected; I need to stop eating out.

Word Family

Noun
expenditure
Verb
expend
Adjective
expensive
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Memory Tip

Expenditure is the process of 'Expending' (spending) your 'End' funds.

Quick Quiz

The government's ______ on infrastructure is expected to create thousands of jobs.

Correct!

The correct answer is: expenditure

Examples

1

We need to keep a record of all our household expenditure this month.

everyday

We need to keep a record of all our household expenditure this month.

2

The annual report details the company's capital expenditure on new technology.

formal

The annual report details the company's capital expenditure on new technology.

3

My monthly expenditure is way higher than I expected; I need to stop eating out.

informal

My monthly expenditure is way higher than I expected; I need to stop eating out.

4

Keynesian economics emphasizes the role of total expenditure in determining economic output.

academic

Keynesian economics emphasizes the role of total expenditure in determining economic output.

5

The CFO is looking for ways to reduce unnecessary expenditure across all departments.

business

The CFO is looking for ways to reduce unnecessary expenditure across all departments.

Word Family

Noun
expenditure
Verb
expend
Adjective
expensive

Common Collocations

capital expenditure capital expenditure (CapEx)
public expenditure public expenditure
annual expenditure annual expenditure
reduce expenditure reduce expenditure
military expenditure military expenditure

Common Phrases

level of expenditure

how much is being spent

expenditure on

money spent on a specific item

curtail expenditure

to limit or reduce spending

Often Confused With

Expenditure vs Expense

An expense is often a single cost; expenditure is the act or total process of spending large sums.

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Usage Notes

This word is preferred in official reports, government documents, and formal business settings over 'spending'.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using 'expenditures' (plural) unless referring to many different categories of spending; otherwise, use the uncountable 'expenditure'.

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Memory Tip

Expenditure is the process of 'Expending' (spending) your 'End' funds.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'expendere', meaning 'to weigh out' or 'to pay'.

Grammar Patterns

expenditure on [something] total expenditure
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Cultural Context

Government 'austerity' programs are characterized by deep cuts to public expenditure.

Quick Quiz

The government's ______ on infrastructure is expected to create thousands of jobs.

Correct!

The correct answer is: expenditure

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B2

To implement means to start using a plan, system, or law to make it happen or put it into action. It involves the practical step of carrying out a strategy or policy that has been officially agreed upon.

innovation

B2

Innovation refers to the process of creating or implementing a new idea, method, or product that significantly improves an existing situation. It is commonly used in business and technology to describe breakthroughs that lead to growth or efficiency.

Revenue

B2

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations. It is often referred to as the 'top line' as it sits at the top of the income statement before any expenses are deducted.

Stakeholder

B2

A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in an organization. Stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organization's actions, objectives, and policies.

Asset

B2

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. In finance, it specifically refers to a resource with economic value that an individual or corporation owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit.

Liability

B2

The state of being legally responsible for something. In a financial context, it refers to a company's financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Merger

B2

A legal consolidation of two entities into one, often to create a larger, more competitive company. Unlike an acquisition, it is usually presented as a friendly agreement between equals.

Acquisition

B2

The act of one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control of it. It can also refer to the act of gaining a new skill, habit, or item.

Dividend

B2

A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves. It is a way for a company to share its financial success with those who invest in it.

Investment

B2

The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or get an advantage. In finance, it specifically refers to purchasing assets like stocks, real estate, or bonds.

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