<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The act or process of expending.</li><li>Something that is expended; expense.</li><li>A liquid extract, as tea, prepared by steeping or soaking.</li><li>The introduction of a saline or other solution into a vein.</li><li>The total amount of the cost of goods or services billed to a customer, usually covering purchases made or services rendered within a specified period of time.</li></ul>