earmark

Definition of Earmark in English :

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Noun

1. earmark

identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal

2. earmark, hallmark, stylemark, trademark

a distinctive characteristic or attribute

Verb

3. allow, appropriate, earmark, reserve, set aside

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

Example Sentences:
'I will earmark this money for your research'
'She sets aside time for meditation every day'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Earmark

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verb (transitive)

1.

to set aside or mark out for a specific purpose

2.

to make an identification mark on the ear of (a domestic animal)

noun

3.

a mark of identification on the ear of a domestic animal

4.

any distinguishing mark or characteristic

Earmark

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noun

1.

a mark or brand put on the ear of a domestic animal to show ownership

2.

any identifying mark or feature

3.

something specially set aside or reserved; often, specif., a government appropriation benefiting a particular recipient

term often used to suggest political patronage

verb transitive

4.

to mark the ears of (livestock) for identification

5.

to set a distinctive or informative mark upon; identify

6.

to set aside or reserve for a special purpose or recipient

Earmark

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n.

1.

a. An identifying feature or characteristic: a novel with all the earmarks of success.

b. An identifying mark on the ear of a domestic animal.

2. An item or provision in a legislative bill that allots money for a project or institution in a specific locale, usually written or sponsored by a representative from that area.

tr.v. ear·marked, ear·mark·ing, ear·marks

1. To reserve or designate for a particular purpose. See Synonyms at allocate.

2. To mark the ear of (a domestic animal) for identification.

3. To specify or allocate (funds) to be spent in a legislative earmark.

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