Expense
noun
The cost required for something; the money spent on something.
Running a car can be a huge expense.
Often appears as...
- personal expense
- annual expense
noun
Something on which money must be spent; necessary costs or losses.
This trip might be a great expense, but it's worth every penny.
Often appears as...
- at the expense of
- expense of time
noun
In accounting, costs spent by a business in the process of earning revenue.
The capital expense was high this quarter due to new equipment purchases.
Often appears as...
- operating expense
- capital expense
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Technical
noun
Used to say that someone is insulted or loses respect in order to do something that benefits someone else.
They built a new mall at the expense of the local businesses.
Often appears as...
- at one's own expense
- at the expense of
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Idiomatic
noun
The cost required for something; the money spent on something.
Running a car can be a huge expense.
Often appears as...
- personal expense
- annual expense
noun
Something on which money must be spent; necessary costs or losses.
This trip might be a great expense, but it's worth every penny.
Often appears as...
- at the expense of
- expense of time
noun
In accounting, costs spent by a business in the process of earning revenue.
The capital expense was high this quarter due to new equipment purchases.
Often appears as...
- operating expense
- capital expense
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Used to say that someone is insulted or loses respect in order to do something that benefits someone else.
They built a new mall at the expense of the local businesses.
Often appears as...
- at one's own expense
- at the expense of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Priority
Indicates an important financial consideration, often suggesting high cost.
Securing a good education is an expense worth investing in.
Pro Tip 2/3Everyday Usage
Commonly refers to typical costs associated with daily life or routines.
Monthly expenses such as rent and utilities are my main financial concern.
Pro Tip 3/3Budgeting Term
Often used in the context of managing finances or when budgeting personal earnings.
I track all my expenses in an app to manage my budget better.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Priority
Indicates an important financial consideration, often suggesting high cost.
Securing a good education is an expense worth investing in.
Pro Tip 2/3Everyday Usage
Commonly refers to typical costs associated with daily life or routines.
Monthly expenses such as rent and utilities are my main financial concern.
Pro Tip 3/3Budgeting Term
Often used in the context of managing finances or when budgeting personal earnings.
I track all my expenses in an app to manage my budget better.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Priority
Indicates an important financial consideration, often suggesting high cost.
Securing a good education is an expense worth investing in.
Pro Tip 2/3Everyday Usage
Commonly refers to typical costs associated with daily life or routines.
Monthly expenses such as rent and utilities are my main financial concern.
Pro Tip 3/3Budgeting Term
Often used in the context of managing finances or when budgeting personal earnings.
I track all my expenses in an app to manage my budget better.
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