spending
nounverbcommon in dialogue
- //ˈspɛndɪŋ//
An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.
noun
- 1
An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.
excessive spendings
- 2
Also a form of spendgerund of spend, expenditure.
Etymology
From Middle English spendyng, spendynge, from Old English spendung (“spending”), equivalent to spend + -ing. Cognate with German Spendung (“contribution, donation”).
verb
- 1
Also a form of spendpresent participle and gerund of spend
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Forms
- plural
- spendings
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