Meaning of spending In English

• 0 the money that is used for a particular purpose, especially by a government or organization:

  • government spending on health

  • spending cuts

  • Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years.

• 1 the act of giving money for goods and services:

  • Government spending for scientific research will be increased in next year’s budget.

  • We have to find ways to cut spending and keep down costs.

• 2 the 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