spending
/ˈspɛndɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: spendings
Meaning · English
An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.
Noun
Examples
excessive spendings
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spending” mean?
An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.
Is “spending” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.