operating expense
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operating expense
n.
An expense incurred in normal business operations, such as an administrative or selling expense.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() disbursal, disbursement, expense - amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) revenue enhancement, tax, taxation - charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government operating budget - a budget for current expenses as distinct from financial transactions or permanent improvements |
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