outlay
Americannoun
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an expending or spending, as of money.
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an amount expended; expenditure.
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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have outlaidperfect
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has outlaidperfect 3rd person singular
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are outlayingprogressive
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have been outlayingperfect progressive
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am outlayingprogressive 1st person singular
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has been outlayingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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is outlayingprogressive 3rd person singular
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outlayssingular 3rd person
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outlayingparticiple
Past
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had outlaidperfect
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had been outlayingperfect progressive
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were outlayingprogressive plural
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was outlayingprogressive singular
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outlaidparticiple
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outlaidsimple
Future
Etymology
Origin of outlay
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Analysts state the restructuring reduces gross debt, limits cash outlay, and manages dilution, calling it a “low-friction” action.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The resale value of the motorhome bought by Murrell could be a fraction of the original outlay.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Freedman told MarketWatch that he had estimated his promotion would cost in the ballpark of $13,000, based on his outlay from a previous one.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Liverpool's outlay, however, did not strengthen their squad.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The amount spent for research was therefore a small fraction of 1 per cent of the outlay for the chemical program.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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