Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
financial-outlay
noun
/faɪˈnæn.ʃəl ˈaʊt.leɪ/

Definition
Financial outlay refers to the amount of money that is spent or invested in a particular project, venture, or business operation.

Examples
- Initial financial outlay for starting a restaurant can be substantial.
- Investors must carefully consider their financial outlay before committing to new projects.
- The financial outlay for developing the new software was justified by its expected returns.

Meaning
The term indicates the expenditure required to fund various activities or investments, highlighting the financial commitments involved.

Synonyms
- Expenditure
- Investment
- Cost
- Outgo
- Disbursement