Outlay

usgb/ˈaʊtleɪ/
noun

The amount of money you spend on something.

The initial outlay for the business was quite high.
Visual representation of "outlay" - The amount of money you spend on something

Often appears as...

  • initial outlay
  • capital outlay
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Budget Planning

The word often refers to planned spending, important in budgeting and finance.

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Our total outlay for the new office equipment was within our budget.
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One-Time Cost

'Outlay' can imply a one-time expense, rather than ongoing costs.

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The outlay on the new software will pay off in efficiency.
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Big Purchase

It is often used for significant or larger expenses.

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The company's outlay on the new building was a major financial decision.
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