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Definition of outgoings

outgoings

/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊ.ɪŋz/
out · go · ings
Plural:outgoings
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Adjective:outgoing
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outgoings Lexical Profile

outgoings Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A person's or organization's regular financial expenditures or costs.

Example

"Before applying for the mortgage, the couple calculated their monthly income and outgoings."

2

Acts or instances of going out or departing from a place.

Example

"Security cameras at the main gate recorded all the incomings and outgoings of delivery vehicles."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In financial contexts, 'outgoings' is almost exclusively used as a plural noun in British, Australian, and New Zealand English, whereas American English speakers typically prefer 'expenses' or 'expenditures'.

• Nearby Words

outgo
outgoing
outgoingness
outgoings
outgross
outgrow
outgrowth

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outgoings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outgoings
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