The expense
Example: Expense represents cost incurred during business operations
Definition
"The expense" refers to the cost or money spent by a business or individual in order to operate, produce goods, or provide services. It represents any outflow of resources that reduces income or profit in financial activities.
Etymology
The word "expense" comes from the Latin verb 'expendere,' meaning 'to weigh out or pay out.' Over time, it evolved through Old French into the English term, capturing the idea of spending or disbursing money. Did you know? The concept of expense has been a fundamental part of accounting since ancient times.
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"The expense" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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