capital expenditure

noun

, Accounting, Finance.

1. an addition to the value of fixed assets, as by the purchase of a new building.

capital expenditure

noun

1. expenditure on acquisitions of or improvements to fixed assets

capital expenditure

1. The purchase of an asset by a firm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of capital expenditure¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

If you’re late, it means that there are some capital expenditures that you need to do in the future.

From Time

That hesitancy has led, in part, to corporate spending on stock buybacks outpacing capital expenditures this year.

From Axios

Founders who are less willing to dilute their control may be willing to use debt financing to fund their capital expenditures, “but it doesn’t make sense for everyone,” says six-time entrepreneur David Friend.

From TechCrunch

The proposed expansion and $150 million in capital expenditures will add 10 new stages, post-production services, mills, backlots and training facilities, wardrobe suites, a commissary and other flexible buildings.

From TechCrunch

Unlike in the hotel industry, the casino operator must pay for all capital expenditures, either maintenance or expansions.

From Fortune

The interest earned on the capital expenditure in the six years ending averaged 11½ p.c.

From Project Gutenberg

The capital expenditure of the cinematographer need certainly not be great.

From Project Gutenberg

Here the capital expenditure would be so great that the cost would be absolutely prohibitive.

From Project Gutenberg

For 1906 the average capital expenditure per kilowatt installed was about 81.

From Project Gutenberg

It is easy enough to depict elaborate plans which involve vast capital expenditure.

From Project Gutenberg