EXPENSE

/ɪkˈspɛns/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 18

Scrabble letter values: E1X8P3E1N1S1E1 = 16

Definition

  1. verb reduce the estimated value of something. — synonyms: write_off, write_down
  2. noun amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures). — synonyms: disbursal, disbursement
  3. noun a detriment or sacrifice.
  4. noun money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer.

Examples

  • “For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer”
  • “at the expense of”
  • “he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting”

See all 28 words you can make from EXPENSE →

← Unscramble different letters