C1
expenditure vs expense
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| expenditurenoun/ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/ | Meaning the total amount of money that a government, organization or person spends | Goes with public expenditure | Example Public expenditure on health rose sharply during the pandemic. |
| expensenoun/ɪkˈspens/ | Meaning money that you spend on something; expenses are costs your employer may pay back | Goes with travel expenses | Example The company covers all travel expenses when staff visit clients abroad. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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