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expense

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛns]

Word

Learn how to use expense in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) an expense is something that costs money. This could be anything you have to pay for, like food, clothes, or school supplies.

Example

My monthly expenses include rent, groceries, and transportation.

Example

I didn't have any expenses yesterday because I stayed home all day.

Example

What are some of the biggest expenses you have each month?

Context: “business”

(noun) an expense in business is money that a company spends to run its operations. This can include salaries, utilities, and materials needed to make products.

Example

The company's expenses have gone down since they started using less paper.

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Increasing expenses can hurt a company's profits.

Example

What steps can the company take to reduce its expenses?

Context: “spending”

(verb) to expense something means to record it as something you are spending money on, especially for business purposes. It's like saying that a cost is part of what you need to pay for your work.

Example

I will expense my travel costs for the business trip.

Example

You cannot expense personal items on your company budget.

Example

Did you expense your meal during the conference?

How to pronounce expense

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛns]

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