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Earmark

ˈɪəmɑːk

Earmark definitions

verb

Inflections:

earmark earmarked earmarking earmarks

designate (funds or resources) for a particular purpose

"the cash had been earmarked for a big expansion of the programme"

Synonyms:
set aside lay aside set apart keep back appropriate reserve keep
- designate a particular outcome for (someone or something)
  
  "the yard has been earmarked for a complete overhaul"
mark the ear of (a domesticated animal) as a sign of ownership or identity

noun

Inflections:

earmark earmarks

a characteristic or identifying feature

"this car has all the earmarks of a classic"

Synonyms:
characteristic attribute feature quality essential quality property mark trademark hallmark
a congressional directive that funds should be spent on a specific project
a mark on the ear of a domesticated animal indicating ownership or identity