1. people who prepare, manage, or are responsible for budgets, especially in government or large organizations
Usage: plural form; often used in a slightly informal or critical tone

Examples

• The budgeteers in the finance department spent weeks reviewing departmental spending.
• City budgeteers had to make difficult cuts to balance the municipal budget.
• Federal budgeteers are tasked with allocating billions of dollars across agencies.
• The budgeteers proposed a 5% reduction in operating costs.
• Corporate budgeteers work to ensure resources are distributed efficiently.