spending
noun [ U ]
ECONOMICS, FINANCE uk/ˈspendɪŋ/ usthe 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
See also
deficit spending
discretionary spending
public spending
standard spending assessment