Expenditure
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Broader Usage
Expenditure covers not just money but also time and energy. The project's expenditure of manpower was greater than its financial cost.
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Resource Allocation
It implies careful planning of resources, not random spending. The team's expenditure on research paid off with innovative products.
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Impacts Interpretation
High or low expenditure affects interpretation; high may imply costly, low may suggest efficiency. The manager boasted of low expenditure while maintaining quality.