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budget-focused

|bud/get-fo/cused|

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/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈfəʊkəst/

financially attentive

Etymology
Etymology Information

'budget-focused' originates from the English word 'budget,' which comes from the Old French word 'bougette,' meaning 'small bag,' and 'focus,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'

Historical Evolution

'budget' evolved from the Old French 'bougette' to the modern English 'budget,' and 'focus' from Latin 'focus' to the modern English 'focus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'budget' referred to a 'small bag' for carrying money, but over time it evolved to mean 'a financial plan.' 'Focus' has largely retained its original meaning of 'center of interest.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or concerned with managing financial resources effectively.

The company adopted a budget-focused strategy to reduce costs.

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Last updated: 2025/02/16 20:16