spending

noun

the act of using money

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English spendyng, spendynge, from Old English spendung (“spending”), equivalent to spend + -ing. Cognate with German Spendung (“contribution, donation”).

gerund of spend, expenditure.
An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.
“excessive spendings”

verb

Etymology: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

present participle and gerund of spend