He made a list of all his expenses.

Meaning: This means to write down all the things you spend money on.

Choice of Words: Made means to create something. List means a group of items written or printed one below the other. Expenses means the money you spend on things.

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The boy created a record of his expenditures.

Meaning: This sentence means the same as the first sentence, but it uses different words.

Choice of Words: "The boy" is the subject of the sentence and refers to a male child. "Created" is a verb that means to make or bring something into existence. "A record" is a written or electronic document that contains information, and "expenditures" are expenses or money spent.

He documented his financial outlays.

Meaning: This sentence means the same as the first sentence, but it uses more formal language.

Choice of Words: "He" is the subject of the sentence and refers to a male person. "Documented" is a verb that means to record or provide evidence of something. "Financial" means related to money, and "outlays" are expenses or money spent.

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