expenditure

(noun)

noun

1. money paid out; an amount spent

Similar word(s): outgo, outlay, spending

Definition categories: possession

2. the act of spending money for goods or services

Similar word(s): expending

Definition categories: act, disbursal, disbursement, outlay, spending

3. the act of consuming something

Similar word(s): consumption

Definition categories: act, depletion

Sentences with expenditure as a noun:

- The expenditure of time, money, and political capital on this project has been excessive.