The expense
Example: Expense represents cost incurred during business activities
Definition
"Expense" refers to the cost or amount of money spent or required to be paid in the course of conducting business activities. It represents money spent on goods, services, or resources necessary for running and maintaining a business.
Etymology
The word "expense" originates from the Latin word 'expensa,' meaning 'a payment or expenditure,' derived from 'expendere,' which means 'to weigh out money.' Did you know that the concept of expense has been crucial since ancient trade and commerce, highlighting the outflow of resources to gain profit?
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"The expense" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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