Budget

What Does “Budget” Mean?

In English, the word budget (noun /ˈbʌdʒɪt/) refers to a plan that outlines expected income and expenses over a specific period. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to plan how to spend money.

Definitions

• Noun: An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period.
• Verb: To plan or allocate financial resources.

Example Sentences

Synonyms

Noun: Financial plan, spending plan, allocation
Verb: Plan, allocate, manage finances

Pronunciation

IPA: /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
Audio tip: Sounds like “BUH-jit” (stress on the first syllable).

Tips for Using “Budget” Correctly

1. As a noun, it’s countable: “a budget,” “two budgets.”
2. As a verb, it’s regular: budget → budgets → budgeted → budgeting.
3. Don’t confuse with “budge” (which means to move slightly).