Word BUDGET: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

budget

🇺🇸 [ˈbʌdʒɪt]

Meanings

An estimate of income and expenses over a specified period, typically used to plan financial activities. A budget helps manage money for personal, business, or government use by balancing expenses with available funds.

Examples

• We need to create a budget for our upcoming trip.
• The company cut back on its budget for marketing this year.
• She has a tight budget but still manages to save.

Synonyms

plan • estimate • allowance

Antonyms

extravagance • overspend • debt