spending

3 definitions • 13 examples

the money that is used for a particular purpose, especially by a government or organization:

government spending on health

spending cuts

Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years.

the act of giving money for goods and services:

Government spending for scientific research will be increased in next year’s budget.

We have to find ways to cut spending and keep down costs.

the money that is used for a particular purpose, especially by a government, organization, or group:

spending on sth Net spending on Britain's infrastructure last year was £2.6 billion.

increase/raise/boost spending The huge retailer increased spending on health care for its employees.

cut/trim/control spending

Spending cuts alone will not generate the needed growth in the economy.

Massive increases were made in government spending.

Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years.

corporate/federal spending

defence/R&D spending