budget

UK /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ US /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/
noun 5verb 3adj 1

Definitions

noun

1

The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.

limited budget

unlimited budget

2

A relatively small amount of available money.

We're on a budget, so we can't afford to eat at that restaurant.

3

An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.

4

A wallet, purse or bag.

With that out of his bouget forth he drew / Great store of treasure, therewith him to tempt […]

The king holds up a hand to the lute player: ‘Thank you, leave us.’ The boy stuffs his music back into his budget and goes out backwards.

5

A compact collection of things.

I set off, therefore, in high spirits, for I felt that I had done good work and was bringing back a fine budget of news for my companions.

adj

1

Appropriate to a restricted budget.

We flew on a budget airline.

A classic budget game, there isn't really anything outstanding about Rescue at all.

verb

1

To construct or draw up a budget.

Budgeting is even harder in times of recession

2

To provide funds, allow for in a budget.

The PM’s pet projects are budgeted rather generously

3

To plan for the use of in a budget.

The prestigious building project is budgeted in great detail, from wharf facilities to the protocolary opening.

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