spending

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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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”).

Synonyms

expenditure

outlay

expense

disbursement

outgo

passing

disbursal

consumption

wastage

waste

cost

expenses

liberal

outgoings

payout

squandering

using

Sentences

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