budget

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/ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame.
An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.
A wallet, purse or bag.
A compact collection of things.

verb

To construct or draw up a budget.“Budgeting is even harder in times of recession”
To provide funds, allow for in a budget.“The PM’s pet projects are budgeted rather generously”
To plan for the use of in a budget.“The prestigious building project is budgeted in great detail, from warf facilities to the protocollary opening.”

adjective

Of or relating to a budget.
Appropriate to a restricted budget.“We flew on a budget airline.”

Related words

Synonyms

low-cost finances financial funding fund fiscal financing finance exchequer cost money assessment stocktaking spending expenditure allocated allocation

Associated

omb shortfall appropriation deficit cuts expenditures exceed exceeded accountability pension constraints

Rhymes

nidget brigit trijet adjudge it begrudge it budge it fudge it grudge it judge it misjudge it

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