Yea, didn't you get the memo Plane. Kinda like a decrease in what one wants in their budget, and even with an increase in said budget, if it's not what was originally demanded, it's called a "cut"
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If you grew an extra nose, but they cut off one of your ears, that would still be a 'cut', even if you had a greater facial area. When they removed you ear, it would be painful unless you were under anesthesia. Bloody, too, despite your new extra nose.
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People who read budgets should be prepared for this sort of thing. If they are not, then they should prepare themselves, and stop whining about the terminology.