Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A planned amount of money to be spent on various things, typically over a set time period, based on available resources.
Budget
/ˈbʌdʒət/Synonyms:
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Examples:
We need to budget carefully for our upcoming holiday trip.
The city's budget allocation for public schools increased this year.
She kept a budget to save for her dream car purchase.
Etymology:
Originating from the late Middle English term bowgette, meaning a leather pouch or wallet. The word evolved in the mid-18th century to refer to a financial plan.
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