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outlay definition

out·lay (o̵ut′lā′; for v. o̵ut lā′, o̵ut′lā′)

noun

  1. a spending (of money, energy, etc.)
  2. money, etc. spent

transitive verb outlaid -·laid′, outlaying -·lay′·ing

to spend (money)

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outlay Synonyms

outlay

n.

expenditure, cost, charge; see expense 1.


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outlay Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • money: Others involve an outlay of money to update items which currently consume too much water.

Converse of object

  • recoup: The money from the sale of the ROC's is used to recoup the capital outlay by Wind Direct.

Adjective modifier

  • initial: The initial outlay is for a digital video camera.

Modifies a noun

  • cost: Whether your business is ready to enjoy the benefits of VoIP depends on the following key factors: Balancing initial outlay costs against savings.

Noun used with modifier

  • capital: We have received a profit of £ 5,000 on a capital outlay of £ 10,000 - 50 % gross return on capital.
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