budget

/ˈbʌdʒɪt/
verb
  1. To plan how to spend money carefully.
    • He budgets $50 each week for groceries.
    • We need to budget for unexpected repairs.
    • She budgets her income to cover all her expenses.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Inexpensive; costing less than usual.
    • She bought a budget laptop for school.
    • We stayed at a budget hotel during our trip.
    • The store sells budget-friendly furniture.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A plan for how to spend money over a period of time.
    • The school's budget for new computers was limited.
    • Sticking to a budget helps you avoid debt.
    • We created a monthly budget to save for a vacation.
  2. The amount of money available for a specific purpose.
    • The film was made on a tight budget.
    • The project was completed under budget.
    • They had a small budget for marketing this year.
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