noun
- an amount of money spent on something
verb
- to spend or expend money
Usage: less common
Examples
- The initial outlay for the new equipment was $50,000.
- We need to consider the total outlay before making this investment.
- The company’s marketing outlay increased by 20% this year.
- After calculating the outlay, they decided the project was too expensive.
- The government outlaid millions on infrastructure improvements.
- They outlaid a significant sum to renovate the building.