# budgetary

/ˈbədʒɪˌtɛɹi/ (US) · /bˈʌdʒɪtəɹi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/budgetary
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

relating to a budget, which is the plan for how much money you have and how you will spend it.

For teachers: relating to a financial plan or the allocation of funds within an organization or household. Typically used attributively before a noun.

## Examples

- The school had to make some budgetary cuts this year.
- Due to unexpected budgetary constraints, the marketing team postponed the launch of the new product until next quarter.
- The committee is currently reviewing the budgetary implications of the proposed infrastructure project to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability for the municipality.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies.

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