Government Budgeting

noun a lack or shortage of something, especially a sum of money

adjective related to or characterized by a deficit

• The country's budget deficit has been steadily increasing over the past few years.
• We're in a bit of a deficit when it comes to snacks in the office kitchen.
• I'm totally in a deficit when it comes to sleep this week.
• His deficit in social skills makes it hard for him to make friends easily.

verb to use up or spend resources such as time, money, or energy

• The company must carefully plan how to expend its budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
• I'm not sure how to expend my energy today, maybe I'll just relax.
• I don't want to expend any more effort on this project, it's too much work.
• Sometimes we need to expend emotional energy to maintain relationships with loved ones.

noun a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose

verb to provide money for (a specific purpose)

• The organization received a substantial grant from the government fund.
• I'm trying to raise money for my trip, so I set up a fund online.
• Let's pool our funds together to buy the concert tickets.
• She invested time and effort into building up a fund of knowledge on the subject.

noun a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose

• The organization is currently seeking additional funds to support their new project.
• I need to check my funds before deciding to go on a shopping spree.
• I'm low on funds this month, so I can't afford to eat out.
• His emotional funds were depleted after dealing with the loss of his pet.