budget

²budget

verb

Definition of BUDGET

transitive verb

1

a : to put or allow for in a budget b : to require to adhere to a budget

2

a : to allocate funds for in a budget <budget a new hospital> b : to plan or provide for the use of in detail <budgeting manpower>

intransitive verb

: to put oneself on a budget <budgeting for a vacation>

Examples of BUDGET

1. They budgeted millions of dollars to make the film.
2. The project is budgeted at more than $100,000.
3. He budgets $50 for entertainment each month.
4. If we budget carefully, we will be able to go on the trip.
5. I need to learn how to budget my time more wisely.

First Known Use of BUDGET

1618

Related to BUDGET

Synonyms: arrange, blueprint, plan, calculate, chart, choreograph, design, frame, lay out, map (out), organize, prepare, project, scheme (out), shape, strategize (about)

Related Words: conspire, contrive, devise, intrigue, machinate, plot, put up; concert, get up; draft, outline, sketch; aim, figure, have on, intend, mean; contemplate, meditate, premeditate

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite