the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of expending; a laying out, as of money; disbursement.
n. That which is expended or paid out; expense.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of expending; a laying out, using up, or consuming; disbursement; outlay, as of money, materials, labor, time, etc.; used absolutely, outlay of money or pecuniary means.
n. That which is expended; expense.
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n. the act of consuming something
n. the act of spending money for goods or services
n. money paid out; an amount spent
Word Usage
"Is there not a money shortage, 20% cut back in expenditure is required The Mercs and rollers are to stay, so back to shanks ponies boys."