On-budget
What it means
Completed without exceeding the planned amount of money.
Reach for it when describing work completed without exceeding its approved spending limit
The careful renovation finished on-budget despite the rising timber costs.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
in the black
Fits when income exceeds expense in an operation
Careful The idiom concerns profit, not project budget.
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everyday
Fits when low cost relative to benefit is the praise
Careful An economical project can exceed a poorly set budget.
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professional
cost-controlled
Fits when spending was actively managed
Careful Control can still end above the original budget.
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professional
Fits when benefit relative to expense is favorable
Careful Cost-effectiveness differs from meeting a fixed cap.
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professional
within budget
Fits when plain financial status is required
Careful The phrase does not imply good value or scope delivery.
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formal
fiscally disciplined
Fits when restraint and governance deserve emphasis
Careful Discipline is a process judgment, not a final total.
Opposites 3
- over-budget
- overspent
- cost-overrun
Common phrases 3
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finish on-budget
The bridge repair managed to finish on-budget despite heavy rain.
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remain on-budget
Weekly quantity checks helped the renovation remain on-budget.
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on-budget delivery
On-budget delivery left the contingency fund untouched.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
On-budget says nothing about delivered scope, quality, timing, deferred maintenance, or whether the original budget was realistic.
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