expenditure
US /ɪkˈspen.də.tʃɚ/
UK /ɪkˈspen.də.tʃɚ/
1.
the action of spending or using money
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The government's expenditure on education has increased.
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Careful management of household expenditure is essential.
2.
the use of energy or resources
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The expenditure of effort required for this task is considerable.
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Reducing energy expenditure is a key goal.