Sekirov Dictionary

budget

/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/

noun 6
verb 3
adjective 1
forms 3

noun6

•
an amount of money set aside to be spent on a certain thing or over a certain time
- The latest Tory budget continued the trend begun in 2000 by making further small cuts in family income taxes. — 2008
•
A relatively small amount of available money.
- We're on a budget, so we can't afford to eat at that restaurant.
An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.
•
(no longer used) 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. — 1912
•
(no longer used) A wallet, purse or bag.
- With that out of his bouget forth he drew / Great store of treasure, therewith him to tempt […] — 1590
(no longer used) A socket in which the end of a cavalry carbine rests.

verb3

•
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 wharf facilities to the protocolary opening.

adjective1

•
Appropriate to a restricted budget.
- We flew on a budget airline.

forms

budgeted · budgeting · budgets

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