outlay

[out-ley]

outlay Definition

  • 1an amount of money spent on something, especially as part of a total cost or budget
  • 2the act of spending money on something

Using outlay: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outlay" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's outlay for advertising has increased this year.

  • Example

    The initial outlay for the project was quite high.

  • Example

    We need to reduce our outlays in order to balance the budget.

outlay Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with outlay

  • capital outlay

    money spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets such as buildings or equipment

    Example

    The school district's capital outlay budget will be used to build a new gymnasium.

  • actual cash payment made for a purchase or investment

    Example

    The cash outlay for the car was $10,000.

  • the first amount of money spent on a project or investment

    Example

    The initial outlay for the new business was $50,000.

Origins of outlay

from 'out' + 'lay'

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Summary: outlay in Brief

The term 'outlay' [out-ley] refers to the amount of money spent on something, often as part of a total cost or budget. It can also refer to the act of spending money. Examples include 'The company's outlay for advertising has increased this year.' and 'We need to reduce our outlays in order to balance the budget.' Phrases like 'capital outlay' and 'initial outlay' specify the type of spending.