Pronunciation: /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
noun an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time
A1 I need to make a budget for my weekly expenses.
A2 She is on a tight budget and can't afford to eat out often.
B1 Creating a budget can help you save money for future expenses.
B2 The company needs to review its budget to see where expenses can be cut.
C1 The government has allocated a large budget for infrastructure development.
C2 The budget for the project was carefully planned and monitored to ensure no overspending.
verb to plan or allocate funds according to a budget
A1 I budget my money carefully to make sure I have enough for all my expenses.
A2 She budgets for groceries by making a list before going to the store.
B1 The company needs to budget for unexpected expenses in their financial planning.
B2 As a project manager, it is important to budget both time and resources effectively.
C1 The government must budget wisely to allocate funds for various public services.
C2 After analyzing the data, the financial analyst recommended ways for the company to budget more efficiently.
formal The company needs to adhere to a strict budget in order to stay profitable.
informal Let's make sure we don't overspend and stick to our budget.
slang I'm on a tight budget this month, so I can't afford to go out to eat.
figurative His creativity knows no bounds when it comes to working within a limited budget.
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