Outlay (Noun)
Meaning 1
Money paid out; an amount spent.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 2
The act of spending or disbursing money.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's outlay on new equipment was significantly higher than expected.
- The outlay for the marketing campaign was substantial, but it paid off in the end.
- The family's outlay on groceries increased dramatically after they had children.
- The government's outlay on infrastructure projects was a major part of the budget.
- The entrepreneur's outlay on startup costs was a significant risk, but it ultimately led to success.