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EXPENSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Expenses.

How to pronounce expenses:

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Expenses - as a noun

Amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disbursaldisbursement
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cost
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A detriment or sacrifice

Example: "At the expense of"

Money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer

Example: "He kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expenditureoutgooutlayspending
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expenses - as a verb

Reduce the estimated value of something

Example: "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer"

Example Sentences

"I need to keep track of my monthly expenses."
"Traveling can be expensive if you don't control your expenses."
"My company reimburses all business expenses."
"Housing expenses can vary greatly depending on the location."
"She had to cut down her expenses to save more money."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPENSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expenses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPENSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EXPENSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expenses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPENSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EXPENSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expenses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPENSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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