budgeting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbʌdʒɪtɪŋ/
KK: /ˈbʌdʒɪtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of planning how to spend money and manage finances.
Example
Budgeting helps people save money for future expenses.
Conversation
Have you started budgeting for your trip yet?
Not yet, but I know I need to get on it soon.
Yeah, it really helps to plan your expenses in advance.
I agree! I should sit down and figure it out this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
planning
allocating
forecasting
Antonyms
overspending
wasting
debt
verb
Definition
The act of planning how to spend money or resources over a certain period of time.
Example
Budgeting helps people manage their finances more effectively.
Tense Forms
Past: budgeted
Past Participle: budgeted
Conversation
Have you started budgeting for your trip yet?
Not really, I’m still figuring out the costs.
You should try budgeting it out; it makes planning easier.
Root Explanation
Budgeting → The word 'budget' comes from the Old French 'bougette', meaning a small bag or purse, which is derived from 'bouge', meaning bag. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of using or managing a budget. Therefore, 'budgeting' refers to the process of managing or planning the use of money, as if handling a small bag of resources.
Memory Tip
Imagine managing a small bag of money ('bougette') — that's what budgeting means, the process of planning how to use your financial resources.
Visually Confused Words
probudgeting
unfidgeting
undigesting