spending
US /ˈspen.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈspen.dɪŋ/

1.
the action of spending or disbursing money
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Government spending on education has increased.
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Careful spending is essential for financial stability.
1.
using or paying out money
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He is spending too much on unnecessary things.
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They are spending their vacation in Italy.