Underbudget: meaning, definitions and examples
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underbudget
[ ˌʌndərˈbʌdʒɪt ]
finance
Below the planned or expected budget; spending less money than originally allocated.
Synonyms
below budget, cost-effective, economical.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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underbudget |
This term is often employed in financial and project management settings when expenditures are less than the allocated budget.
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below budget |
Commonly used in both formal and informal scenarios to indicate that spending is less than what was planned or expected.
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cost-effective |
Typically used to describe methods, solutions, or technologies that provide good results without high costs. It emphasizes both effectiveness and efficiency.
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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.
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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.