How Do You Spell OUTLAY?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊtle͡ɪ] (IPA)

Outlay is a noun that refers to an amount of money spent on something. The word is spelled with the combination of the vowel sounds "au" and "ou", which make the /aʊ/ sound in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with stress, while the second syllable is unstressed. The word's spelling comes from its etymology, which traces back to the Middle English word "out-legen," meaning to lay out or spend. Outlay is commonly used in financial contexts, such as business expenses and budgets.

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OUTLAY Meaning and Definition

  1. Outlay, as a noun, refers to the act of spending, expending, or investing money in order to acquire something or achieve a particular purpose. It is the total sum of money that is paid or allocated for a specific project, undertaking, or purchase. Outlay can include various types of expenses, such as costs for equipment, materials, labor, services, or other resources that are necessary for the completion or initiation of an activity.

    As a verb, outlay means to spend or disburse money for a particular purpose. It involves the act of releasing funds from one's personal or organizational budget or resources to fulfill financial obligations or to acquire a product or service.

    In financial and business contexts, outlay often implies a significant expenditure or investment, and is commonly associated with strategic planning and budgeting. It is a crucial aspect of financial management as it determines the allocation of resources and influences decision-making processes.

    The term outlay is commonly used in budgetary discussions, project management, procurement, and financial reporting, where it helps evaluate the cost-effectiveness, profitability, and overall performance of an investment or project. Understanding and effectively managing outlay is essential for individuals, businesses, and organizations to achieve their desired goals while maintaining financial stability.

  2. Expenditure.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OUTLAY

The word "outlay" originated in English in the early 18th century. It comes from a combination of two words: "out" and "lay".

The verb "lay" has Old English roots and means to place or put something down. The prefix "out" indicates movement away from a central point or toward the exterior. When combined with "lay", it creates the concept of "laying something out", i.e., spending money or resources on something.

Thus, the etymology of "outlay" reflects the idea of laying or putting out money or resources for a particular purpose or expense. Over time, it morphed into a noun form to indicate the amount or act of spending or expenditure.

Similar spelling words for OUTLAY

Plural form of OUTLAY is OUTLAYS

Conjugate verb Outlay

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outlaid
you would have outlaid
he/she/it would have outlaid
we would have outlaid
they would have outlaid
I would have outlay
you would have outlay
he/she/it would have outlay
we would have outlay
they would have outlay

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been outlaying
you would have been outlaying
he/she/it would have been outlaying
we would have been outlaying
they would have been outlaying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would outlay
you would outlay
he/she/it would outlay
we would outlay
they would outlay

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be outlaying
you would be outlaying
he/she/it would be outlaying
we would be outlaying
they would be outlaying

FUTURE

I will outlay
you will outlay
he/she/it will outlay
we will outlay
they will outlay

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outlaying
you will be outlaying
he/she/it will be outlaying
we will be outlaying
they will be outlaying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outlaid
you will have outlaid
he/she/it will have outlaid
we will have outlaid
they will have outlaid

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outlaying
you will have been outlaying
he/she/it will have been outlaying
we will have been outlaying
they will have been outlaying

IMPERATIVE

you outlay
we let´s outlay

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outlay

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outlaying
you were outlaying
he/she/it was outlaying
we were outlaying
they were outlaying

PAST PARTICIPLE

outlaid

PAST PERFECT

I had outlaid
you had outlaid
he/she/it had outlaid
we had outlaid
they had outlaid

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outlaying
you had been outlaying
he/she/it had been outlaying
we had been outlaying
they had been outlaying

PRESENT

I outlay
you outlay
he/she/it outlays
we outlay
they outlay

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outlaying
you are outlaying
he/she/it is outlaying
we are outlaying
they are outlaying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outlaying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outlaid
you have outlaid
he/she/it has outlaid
we have outlaid
they have outlaid

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outlaying
you have been outlaying
he/she/it has been outlaying
we have been outlaying
they have been outlaying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it outlay

SIMPLE PAST

I outlaid
you outlaid
he/she/it outlaid
we outlaid
they outlaid

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