budgeting

[buhj-it]

budg·et

[buhj-it] noun, adjective, verb, budg·et·ed, budg·et·ing.
noun
1.
an estimate, often itemized, of expected income and expense for a given period in the future.
2.
a plan of operations based on such an estimate.
3.
an itemized allotment of funds, time, etc., for a given period.
4.
the total sum of money set aside or needed for a purpose: the construction budget.
5.
a limited stock or supply of something: his budget of goodwill.
EXPAND
6.
Obsolete. a small bag; pouch.
COLLAPSE
adjective
7.
reasonably or cheaply priced: budget dresses.

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Budgeting is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
verb (used with object)
8.
to plan allotment of (funds, time, etc.).
9.
to deal with (specific funds) in a budget.
verb (used without object)
10.
to subsist on or live within a budget.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English bowgett < Middle French bougette (bouge bag (< Latin bulga; see bulge) + -ette -ette)

budg·et·ar·y [buhj-i-ter-ee] , adjective
budg·et·er, noun
non·budg·et·ar·y, adjective
pre·budg·et, noun, adjective
pre·budg·et·ar·y, adjective
EXPAND
pro-budg·et·ing, adjective
re·budg·et, verb (used with object), re·budg·et·ed, re·budg·et·ing.
un·budg·et·ed, adjective
COLLAPSE
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