noun.
The act of expending; a laying out, using up, or consuming; disbursement; outlay, as of money, materials, labor, time, etc.; used absolutely, outlay of money or pecuniary means.
noun.
That which is expended; expense.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
The act of expending; a laying out, as of money; disbursement.
noun.
That which is expended or paid out; expense.