budget
noun
an estimate, often itemized, of expected income and expense for a given period in the future.
budgetary
-
a word derived from
budget.
Example Sentences
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The U.S. dollar gave back some of its recent gains as fears about French budgetary issues receded, allowing the euro to stabilize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Finance Minister Cheikh Diba said the agreement creates a budgetary margin allowing for increased social support and paying off debts to private companies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Indeed, Vought and Paoletta are close allies—Vought executes the dubious budgetary procedures; Paoletta handles the legal arguments.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
As other departments navigate those budgetary and resource issues, however, there's a consensus that podcasts as an investigative tool will be seen more frequently.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
I try not to picture Grandma Rose's reaction when I tell her Kareena wants me to be a budgetary assistant.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
