budget

budg-et · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period.

  2. 2.

    To plan the spending of money carefully.

  3. 3.

    Inexpensive; economical.

  4. 4.

    The amount of money available for spending.

  5. 5.

    To allocate resources for a specific purpose.

  6. 6.

    A government's annual financial plan.

Forms

plural: budgets

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on a budget — with limited money
  • •
    budget cuts — reductions in planned spending
  • •
    balance the budget — ensure spending equals income
  • •
    over budget — costing more than planned
  • •
    under budget — costing less than planned

Related words

See also: cost, expense, finance, money
Synonyms: allocation, allowance, funds

Etymology

From Old French "bougette" (little bag), diminutive of "bouge" (leather bag), from Latin "bulga" (leather bag). Originally referred to a wallet or pouch for money.