Budget ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Budget ( noun )

1. A financial plan for a set period, typically a year, that estimates the expected income and expenses.
2. An amount of money set aside for a specific purpose.
3. The total amount of money available for a specific purpose.

Origin:

The word "budget" comes from the old french "bougette," which means "small bag". this was later adopted into middle english as "buget," which was used to refer to a pouch or a financial plan. the modern usage of "budget" to mean a financial plan has been in use for hundreds of years.

Examples:

1. She created a budget to help manage her finances.
2. The government has allocated a budget for education.
3. The film had a budget of $100 million.
4. They were working within a tight budget.
5. She had to stick to her monthly budget in order to save money.

(As a verb)

Budget ( verb )

1. A financial plan for a set period, typically a year, that estimates the expected income and expenses.
2. An amount of money set aside for a specific purpose.
3. The total amount of money available for a specific purpose.

Origin:

The word "budget" comes from the old french "bougette," which means "small bag". this was later adopted into middle english as "buget," which was used to refer to a pouch or a financial plan. the modern usage of "budget" to mean a financial plan has been in use for hundreds of years.

Examples:

1. She created a budget to help manage her finances.
2. The government has allocated a budget for education.
3. The film had a budget of $100 million.
4. They were working within a tight budget.
5. She had to stick to her monthly budget in order to save money.