budget

1. budget (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.

Example: limited budget

2. budget (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A relatively small amount of available money.

Example: We're on a budget, so we can't afford to eat at that restaurant.

3. budget (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.

4. budget (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Appropriate to a restricted budget.

Example: We flew on a budget airline.

5. budget (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To construct or draw up a budget.

Example: Budgeting is even harder in times of recession

6. budget (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To provide funds, allow for in a budget.

Example: The PM’s pet projects are budgeted rather generously

7. budget (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To plan for the use of in a budget.

Example: The prestigious building project is budgeted in great detail, from wharf facilities to the protocolary opening.