ˈbʌdʒɪt n. & v. --n. 1
the amount of
money needed or
available (for a
specific item etc.) (a budget of ø200; mustn't
exceed the budget). 2 a (the Budget)
Brit. the usu.
annual estimate of
national revenue and expenditure. b an estimate or
plan of expenditure in
relation to
income. c a
private person's or family's
similar estimate. 3 (attrib.)
inexpensive. 4
archaic a
quantity of
material etc.,
esp.
written or printed. --v.tr. & intr. (budgeted, budgeting) (often foll. by for)
allow or
arrange for in a budget (have budgeted for a
new car; can budget ø60). øbudget
account (or plan) a bank account, or account
with a
store,
into which one makes
regular, usu.
monthly, payments to
cover bills. on a budget avoiding
expense;
cheap. øøbudgetary adj. [ME =
pouch, f. OF bougette dimin. of bouge
leather bag f. L bulga (f. Gaulish)
knapsack:
cf. BULGE]