Pronunciation: /aʊt.leɪ/
noun an amount of money spent on something
A1 I need to budget my outlay for the month.
A2 She carefully planned her outlay for the upcoming vacation.
B1 The company's outlay for marketing expenses has increased this quarter.
B2 The outlay for renovating the office space was higher than expected.
C1 The outlay for purchasing new equipment was approved by the board of directors.
C2 The outlay for the construction project was meticulously calculated to avoid any budget overruns.
verb not applicable
A1 I will outlay some money for groceries this week.
A2 She outlays a portion of her salary on rent each month.
B1 The company outlays a significant amount of funds on marketing each year.
B2 The government plans to outlay funds for infrastructure development in the coming years.
C1 The organization outlays resources strategically to maximize efficiency.
C2 Investors carefully consider how to outlay their capital for optimal returns.
adjective not applicable
A1 The outlay for this project is minimal.
A2 She carefully calculated the outlay for her upcoming trip.
B1 The company's outlay on marketing has increased significantly this year.
B2 The outlay for renovating the office building was well worth it.
C1 The outlay of resources required for this research project is substantial.
C2 The outlay of time and money needed to launch a successful startup can be daunting.
adverb not applicable
A1 I had to make an outlay for my new phone.
A2 She carefully planned her outlay for the upcoming trip.
B1 The company's outlay for marketing has increased this quarter.
B2 The outlay for renovating the office was higher than expected.
C1 The government's outlay for infrastructure projects is substantial.
C2 The outlay for research and development is a key priority for the company.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I need to make an outlay for my new phone.
A2 The outlay for the project was higher than expected.
B1 The company decided to increase their outlay for marketing this year.
B2 The outlay on renovations was a significant investment for the business.
C1 The outlay for the new technology was justified by the increase in productivity.
C2 The outlay for the research and development department was carefully planned and monitored.
preposition not applicable
A1 She went shopping and had to make a large outlay for new clothes.
A2 The family decided to go on a vacation, but the outlay for flights and hotels was too high.
B1 The company made a significant outlay on marketing campaigns to promote their new product.
B2 The government's outlay on infrastructure projects has helped boost the economy.
C1 The outlay for renovating the historic building was well worth it in the end.
C2 The outlay for research and development has led to groundbreaking innovations in the field.
conjunction not applicable
A1 The outlay for the new computer was expensive, but it was worth it.
A2 Despite the high outlay, she decided to purchase the luxury car.
B1 The outlay for the home renovation project exceeded their budget.
B2 The outlay for the new marketing campaign was justified by the increase in sales.
C1 The outlay for the new equipment was carefully calculated to ensure a return on investment.
C2 The outlay for the new research project was substantial, but it led to groundbreaking discoveries.
interjection not applicable
A1 Outlay! That movie was so expensive.
A2 Outlay, I can't believe how much this new phone costs.
B1 Outlay! We really need to budget better for our vacation.
B2 Outlay, this car repair is going to cost a lot more than I expected.
C1 Outlay, the renovation project is going to require a significant investment.
C2 Outlay! I never realized how much money we were spending until I saw the monthly report.
article not applicable
A1 She made a large outlay on new furniture for her apartment.
A2 The outlay for the school trip was quite expensive.
B1 The company's outlay for marketing has increased significantly this year.
B2 The outlay for the renovation of the building was carefully budgeted.
C1 The government's outlay for infrastructure projects is expected to boost the economy.
C2 The outlay for the research and development of the new product was well worth the investment.
formal The company made a significant outlay for the new equipment.
informal They spent a lot of money on the new equipment.
slang They dropped some serious cash on that gear.
figurative The outlay for the project was like investing in the future.
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