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spending

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

The English word “spending” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.

Etymology

From Middle English spendyng, spendynge, from Old English spendung (“spending”), equivalent to spend + -ing. Cognate with German Spendung (“contribution, donation”).

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