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Definition of public spending noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

public spending

noun
 
/ˌpʌblɪk ˈspendɪŋ/
 
/ˌpʌblɪk ˈspendɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the amount of money that is spent by the government
    • The government is keen to cut public spending.
    • Schools are worried about public spending cuts.
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