Underbudget: meaning, definitions and examples

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underbudget

 

[ ˌʌndərˈbʌdʒɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

finance

Below the planned or expected budget; spending less money than originally allocated.

Synonyms

below budget, cost-effective, economical.

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Word Description / Examples
underbudget

This term is often employed in financial and project management settings when expenditures are less than the allocated budget.

  • The new marketing campaign was completed underbudget.
  • Our quarterly expenses were significantly underbudget.
below budget

Commonly used in both formal and informal scenarios to indicate that spending is less than what was planned or expected.

  • The renovation project came in below budget.
  • Thanks to cost-saving measures, we finished the year below budget.
cost-effective

Typically used to describe methods, solutions, or technologies that provide good results without high costs. It emphasizes both effectiveness and efficiency.

  • Solar panels are a cost-effective way to generate electricity.
  • Training employees online proved to be a cost-effective strategy.
economical

Used to describe something that is not only low in cost but also efficient and practical in its use of resources. This term is often used in everyday situations.

  • Using public transport is more economical than driving a car.
  • She found an economical solution for her travel needs.

Examples of usage

  • The project was underbudget, allowing for additional funds to be allocated elsewhere.
  • Our team managed to stay underbudget for the entire fiscal year.
  • She was praised for her ability to consistently deliver underbudget projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "underbudget" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abaixo do orçamento

🇮🇳 बजट के तहत

🇩🇪 unter dem Budget

🇮🇩 di bawah anggaran

🇺🇦 нижче бюджету

🇵🇱 poniżej budżetu

🇯🇵 予算内

🇫🇷 sous le budget

🇪🇸 por debajo del presupuesto

🇹🇷 bütçenin altında

🇰🇷 예산 이하

🇸🇦 تحت الميزانية

🇨🇿 pod rozpočtem

🇸🇰 pod rozpočtom

🇨🇳 低于预算

🇸🇮 pod proračunom

🇮🇸 undir fjárhagsáætlun

🇰🇿 бюджеттен төмен

🇬🇪 ბიუჯეტის ქვემოთ

🇦🇿 büdcənin altında

🇲🇽 por debajo del presupuesto

Etymology

The word 'underbudget' is a combination of the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'less than' and the word 'budget' referring to a financial plan specifying how money will be allocated. The term originated in the context of finance and budgeting, becoming popular in business and project management settings.

See also: budget, budgetary, budgeting.