expenses
|ex/pens/es|
B2
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/
(expense)
cost or expenditure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expense' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'expensum,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'pendere' meant 'to weigh or pay.'
Historical Evolution
'expensum' transformed into the Old French word 'expense,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expense' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to weigh out or pay,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cost or expenditure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the cost required for something; the money spent on something.
The company had to cut down on expenses to stay profitable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40