expense analysis
nounUK /ɪkˈspɛns əˈnæləsɪs/
US /ɪkˈspɛns əˈnæləsɪs/
Expense analysis is when you look closely at the money you spend to see where it goes.
The family did an expense analysis to find out why they were spending so much on snacks.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A business report that sorts company costs into categories to help managers plan.
The finance team presented an expense analysis showing travel costs had doubled.
3. The process of comparing planned spending with actual spending.
Her expense analysis revealed the project was over budget by ten percent.
4. A careful study of receipts and bills to find ways to save money.
After a quick expense analysis, they canceled two subscriptions they never used.