Expenditures can be categorized in many ways, depending on the context:
* By type: Operating expenditures (day-to-day expenses), capital expenditures (investments in long-term assets), research and development expenditures, etc.
* By frequency: Regular expenditures (rent, utilities), irregular expenditures (home repairs, car maintenance), one-time expenditures.
* By purpose: Expenditures on goods, services, investments, etc.
The term is often used interchangeably with "expenses," although some subtle distinctions exist. Generally, "expenditures" suggests a broader, more comprehensive view of spending, while "expenses" can sometimes refer to a smaller, more specific category of spending within a larger budget.