spending

[ˈspɛndɪŋ]

spending Definition

• 1. the act of using money to buy or pay for something
• 2. the amount of money that is used to buy or pay for something

Using spending: Examples

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

• Example

  The government's spending on healthcare has increased this year.

• Example

  Her spending habits have become more frugal since she started saving for a house.

• Example

  The company's spending on advertising has paid off with increased sales.

• Example

  We need to cut back on our spending if we want to save money.

spending Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spending

• expenditure
• outlay
• expense
• consumption
• disbursement

Antonyms for spending

• saving
• conservation

Phrases with spending

• spending power

  the ability to buy goods and services based on the amount of money one has

  Example

  The increase in minimum wage has given workers more spending power.

• spending spree

  a period of time when someone spends a lot of money on various things

  Example

  She went on a spending spree during the holiday season and now regrets it.

• spending limit

  the maximum amount of money that can be spent on something

  Example

  The credit card has a spending limit of $5,000.

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Summary: spending in Brief

The term 'spending' [ˈspɛndɪŋ] refers to the act of using money to buy or pay for something, or the amount of money used. It can refer to personal or governmental finances, as in 'Her spending habits have become more frugal since she started saving for a house.' Phrases like 'spending power' and 'spending limit' denote the ability to buy goods and services and the maximum amount of money that can be spent, respectively.