Origin: Germanic Old English prefix
Outlay has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
the act of spending or disbursing money
"The initial outlay for renovating the old warehouse was much higher than we had originally budgeted."
money paid out; an amount spent
"The initial cost of renovating our kitchen was a significant financial outlay that drained our savings account for months."
A laying out or expending; that which is laid out or expended.
"The unexpected repair cost was a significant financial outlay for our annual budget."
To lay or spread out; expose; display.
"The artist carefully laid out her vibrant paints on the table before beginning to mix them for the new mural."