outlays

Meanings

• noun

  The amount of money that is spent or allocated for a particular purpose.

  - "The government has announced large outlays for infrastructure projects."
  - "The company's outlays for research and development have increased significantly."

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Variants

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outlaid , outlay , outlaying , outlays

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Etymology

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The term 'outlays' comes from the Old French word 'deslaisser', which means 'to let go' or 'to spend'. It has been used in English since the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outlays' is also used in geology to refer to the outcrops or exposures of rocks on the Earth's surface.

2. In the context of taxation, outlays refer to the amounts spent by the government on various programs and services.

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Related Concepts

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1. budget: A plan for the expected income and expenses of an individual or organization over a certain period of time. Outlays are a part of a budget, representing the expenses.

2. expenditure: The total amount of money spent by an individual or organization on goods, services, or investments. Outlays are a form of expenditure.

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Culture

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Outlays have been a significant part of various forms of literature, particularly in financial and business contexts. They have also been used in art and music to represent the concept of expenditure or allocation of resources.

How to Memorize "outlays"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stack of coins or banknotes representing the outlays. Visualize the money being spent or allocated for various purposes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outlays' with 'expenses' or 'allocation of resources'. Visualize a budget with outlays for different categories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Outgoes Lay Away' to remember that outlays refer to the money that goes away from your budget.

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