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outlay Definition

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

noun

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

transitive verb -·laid, -·lay·ing

to spend (money)

outlay Synonyms

outlay

n.

outlay Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • money: Others involve an outlay of money to update items which currently consume too much water.
  • capital: The replacement of hardware can, for example, involve an initial outlay of capital.

Converse of object

  • recoup: The money from the sale of the ROC's is used to recoup the capital outlay by Wind Direct.
  • justify: Plus you worry that you would not pick up enough business to justify the outlay.
  • incur: All of these options will inevitably incur financial outlay.
  • recover: In some cases up to 70 % has been saved with the initial financial outlay recovered within a year.
  • involve: Tax credits will involve the outlay of some £ 16 billion each year.
  • require: Firstly, Contract Hire requires a low initial outlay compared to conventional finance deals, usually only three monthly payments in advance.

Adjective modifier

  • initial: The initial outlay is for a digital video camera.
  • minimal: This amounts to an increase of 5 % to their monthly turnover with only a minimal outlay.
  • modest: For a modest outlay, walkers can then have the most up-to-date guide to the fells.
  • financial: In many cases, a simple change of attitude is required rather than financial outlay.
  • minimum: Going back to the pencils, how do we get the greatest use out of them for the minimum outlay of effort?
  • expensive: Santa's most expensive outlay is accidental damage against all the toys in the world, which would cost him £ 270 million.

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.
  • cash: The average rate of return on initial Cash Investment is the return based on the cash outlay needed for a 25 % deposit.
  • cost: Your message is sent out quickly, efficiently, with virtually no cost outlay.
  • anguish: Car cheap find insurance gets in an to which land mental anguish outlays start to make.
  • expenditure: Often community involvement options are quite ' cheap ' in company terms, whether in time away from work or actual expenditure outlays.

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