0 the money that is used for a particular purpose, especially by a government or organization: --
Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years.
spending cuts
government spending on health
2 the money that is used for a particular purpose, especially by a government, organization, or group: --
defence/R&D spending
Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years.
Massive increases were made in government spending.
Spending cuts alone will not generate the needed growth in the economy.
increase/raise/boost spending The huge retailer increased spending on health care for its employees.
spending on sth Net spending on Britain's infrastructure last year was £2.6 billion.
There was a modest rise in high-street spending last month.
The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year.
With the housing market picking up and consumer spending buoyant, it appears that the feelgood factor has returned.
The government is trying to control spending.
The government and the opposition parties have clashed over the cuts in defence spending.