budget
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈbədʒɪt// UK //bˈʌdʒɪt// bud·get
n. a plan that shows how much money you have and how you will spend it. You use it to make sure you do not spend more than you can afford.
n. an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time. Often used to refer to the total amount of money available for a specific purpose or project.
We need to stick to our monthly budget.
The marketing department requested an increase in their annual budget to cover the costs of the new digital campaign.
While the initial proposal seemed feasible, the final budget revealed that the project would require significantly more capital than the investors were willing to provide.
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'set', 'stick to', or 'exceed'.