CEFR C1

appropriations

noun

Meaning

Money that is allocated or set aside for a specific purpose, especially by a legislative body.

Examples

The committee debated the proposed appropriations for defense spending.
The bill included significant appropriations for disaster relief.

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appropriations (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃənz/

Definition

Money that is allocated or set aside for a specific purpose, especially by a legislative body.

Examples

The committee debated the proposed appropriations for defense spending.
The bill included significant appropriations for disaster relief.

How to Use appropriations

appropriations for (prepositional phrase): Funds allocated for a specific purpose or project. — "The budget included appropriations for infrastructure improvements."
make appropriations (collocation): To officially set aside money for a specific use. — "Congress will make appropriations to fund the new healthcare initiative."

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