Spending: meaning, definitions and examples

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spending

[ ˈspɛndɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

money

The act of paying out money usually for a particular purpose; an amount of money spent.

Synonyms

disbursement, expenditure, outlay

Examples of usage

Government spending on education has increased this year.
Excessive spending can lead to financial problems.

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time

The act of using or consuming time; the time during which someone or something is busy or occupied.

Synonyms

employment, passing, utilization

Examples of usage

Spending quality time with family is important.
She enjoys spending her free time reading books.

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time

To pass (time) in a specified manner or place.

Synonyms

occupy, pass, utilize

Examples of usage

He spends hours playing video games.
She spends most of her time studying.

Translations

Translations of the word "spending" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gastos

🇮🇳 खर्च

🇩🇪 Ausgaben

🇮🇩 pengeluaran

🇺🇦 витрати

🇵🇱 wydatki

🇯🇵 支出

🇫🇷 dépenses

🇪🇸 gastos

🇹🇷 harcama

🇰🇷 지출

🇸🇦 نفقات

🇨🇿 výdaje

🇸🇰 výdavky

🇨🇳 支出

🇸🇮 stroški

🇮🇸 útgjöld

🇰🇿 шығындар

🇬🇪 ხარჯები

🇦🇿 xərclər

🇲🇽 gastos

Word origin

The word 'spending' originated from the Old English word 'spendan', which meant 'to expend, spend'. The term evolved over time to represent the act of paying out money or using time. The concept of spending has been integral to human societies throughout history, reflecting economic, social, and personal priorities.