budgetary — relating to or involving a budget; concerning the planning and allocation of financial resources
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or involving a budget; concerning the planning and allocation of financial resources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌdʒɪteri/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's budgetary decisions included cutting the office coffee budget by 50%.
- Due to budgetary limitations, the wedding will feature a DJ instead of a live band.
- The government's budgetary proposal sparked heated debates in parliament.
budgetary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbʌdʒɪteri/]
relating to or involving a budget; concerning the planning and allocation of financial resources
The finance team reviews the company's budgetary plan for next quarter.
When budgetary cuts affect both monetary and dietary choices
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Budgetary derives from 15th-century French 'bougette' meaning 'leather purse' or 'small bag,' which evolved into English 'budget.' The term originated from the historical practice of the Chancellor of the Exchequer opening a leather bag in Parliament to present financial plans and accounts to lawmakers.
Breakdown
budget (from French bougette, a leather pouch) + -ary (suffix forming adjectives indicating relationship or function).
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📝Examples
“The CEO's budgetary decisions included cutting the office coffee budget by 50%.”
“Due to budgetary limitations, the wedding will feature a DJ instead of a live band.”
“The government's budgetary proposal sparked heated debates in parliament.”
“Mom's budgetary skills turned our family vacation into a masterclass of coupon usage.”
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