Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The total money spent, especially by an organization or government, over a period of time.
Expenditure
/ɪkˈspendɪtʃə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
A liability, on the other hand, is to generate expenditure.
The city's expenditure on public transport has doubled.
Education expenditure remains a priority for the government budget.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English word expenditour, from Late Latin expenditor meaning one who weighs or pays, from expendere meaning to weigh or pay out. It surfaced during the late 15th century.
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