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Expenditure

/ɪkˈspendɪtʃə/ noun

Meaning

The total amount of money spent by a person, business, or government.

हिंदी मेंकिसी व्यक्ति, व्यवसाय या सरकार द्वारा खर्च की गई कुल धनराशि।

Example Sentences

“The government announced a cut in public expenditure.”

सरकार ने सार्वजनिक व्यय में कटौती की घोषणा की।

“Monthly expenditure should be tracked carefully.”

मासिक व्यय पर सावधानीपूर्वक नज़र रखनी चाहिए।

⚠ Common Mistake

A more formal word than "spending" — "expenditure" is common in business and government reports, while "spending" is used in everyday conversation.

Good to Know

Synonyms
spending, outlay
Antonyms
revenue, income
Countable
uncountable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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