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How to pronounce budget
Say it like this: /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does budget mean?
nounThe amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.
“over the budget”
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.
adjAppropriate to a restricted budget.
“We flew on a budget airline.”
verbTo 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.”
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