Expenditure

usgb/ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/
noun

The act of using or spending resources of time, money, energy, etc.

The company's annual expenditure was very high due to its global expansion.
Visual representation of "expenditure" - The act of using or spending resources of time, money, energy, etc.

Often appears as...

  • annual expenditure
  • high expenditure
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Broader Usage

Expenditure covers not just money but also time and energy.

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The project's expenditure of manpower was greater than its financial cost.
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Resource Allocation

It implies careful planning of resources, not random spending.

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The team's expenditure on research paid off with innovative products.
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Impacts Interpretation

High or low expenditure affects interpretation; high may imply costly, low may suggest efficiency.

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The manager boasted of low expenditure while maintaining quality.
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