spending

Meaning

Noun

1. (form-of, gerund, uncountable) gerund of spend, expenditure.
2. (countable, uncountable) An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.

Verb

present participle and gerund of spend

spend

• Verb
• Noun

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expenditure

1. (countable, uncountable, usually) Act of expending or paying out.
2. (countable, uncountable, usually) The amount expended; expense; outlay.

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Synonyms

expenditure

outlay

expense

disbursement

outgo

passing

disbursal

consumption

wastage

waste

cost

expenses

liberal

outgoings

payout

squandering

using

Translations

spesa

gasto

dépense

gastos

spese

gasto

esborso

verbringend

frais

aufwendend

sborso

besteding

desemborsament

despesa

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈspɛndɪŋ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: spendyng

Inherited from Old English: spendung

Cognate with German: Spendung

In summary

From Middle English spendyng, spendynge, from Old English spendung (“spending”), equivalent to spend + -ing. Cognate with German Spendung (“contribution, donation”).

Sentences

Money is held for spending , and increases in money supplies lead to increased spending .