1. Money set aside by a government or organization for a specific purpose or department.
Usage: Usually plural; commonly used in government and budgeting contexts
2. The act of taking something for one's own use, especially without permission.
Usage: Less common than sense 1; formal or legal usage

Examples

• Congress approved appropriations for education and infrastructure.
• The school received increased appropriations for technology upgrades.
• Budget appropriations must be approved before the fiscal year begins.
• The military's appropriations have grown significantly over the past decade.
• The appropriations bill included funding for several new research programs.
• State appropriations for public universities have declined in recent years.