The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BUDGETS
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What does BUDGETS mean?
BUDGETS noun- The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame.
- An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.
- A wallet, purse or bag.
- A compact collection of things.
- A socket in which the end of a cavalry carbine rests.
- To construct or draw up a budget.
- To provide funds, allow for in a budget.
- To plan for the use of in a budget.