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capital budget

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noun

  1. a statement of proposed financial expenditures, especially for schools, parks, and other municipal facilities, and often including a plan for financing.


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Apple’s own capital budget is relatively small compared with those of rival tech giants plowing money into AI and chip makers building new plants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Electricity costs are a minor part of the capital budget, and shouldn’t make much of a dent on the companies’ balance sheets.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

However, the think tank said Robison was facing a £1bn shortfall in the capital budget, which is used for long-term infrastructure projects, as well as services such as maintaining roads.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026

They're paid for out of the capital budget, for building and installing things that last beyond one financial year.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026

Many ministries can do little more than pay salaries, spending as little as 10-15 percent of their capital budget.

From The Iraq Study Group Report by Iraq Study Group (U.S.)

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