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määräraha — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • allowance noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
  • appropriation noun Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.
  • budget noun An amount of money set aside for a particular purpose, project, or period of time.
  • pension noun A regular payment made to someone after they retire, based on their years of work.
  • purse noun A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.

Senses

määräraha is used for these senses in English:

  • allowance An amount, portion, or share that is allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose.
  • appropriation Public funds set aside for a specific purpose.
  • budget The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.
  • pension (now, _, historical) A regular allowance paid to support a royal favourite, or as patronage of an artist or scholar. [from 16th c.]
  • purse A quantity of money given for a particular purpose.

allowance — full definition

  1. noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
  2. noun An amount permitted or accepted as reasonable, especially as a deduction or adjustment.

appropriation — full definition

  1. noun Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.
  2. noun The act of taking something, often without permission, and using it as one's own.

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