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earmark
[eer-mahrk]
noun
any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.
The mayor's statement had all the earmarks of dirty politics.
a mark of identification made on the ear of an animal to show ownership.
a provision in a piece of Congressional legislation that directs specified federal funds to specific projects, programs, organizations, or individuals.
Lawmakers requested almost 40,000 earmarks worth more than $100 billion directed to their home districts and states.
verb (used with object)
to set aside for a specific purpose, use, recipient, etc..
to earmark goods for export.
to mark with an earmark.
earmark
/ ˈɪəˌɑː /
verb
to set aside or mark out for a specific purpose
to make an identification mark on the ear of (a domestic animal)
noun
a mark of identification on the ear of a domestic animal
any distinguishing mark or characteristic
Other 51Թ Forms
- unearmarked adjective
Example Sentences
"His best position, and the position that has been earmarked him for him in talks with Arne Slot, is that number 10 central role," said Honigstein.
While he was earmarked to be a potential Olympian, he has long had his sights on linking up with Hearn - even cornering him at an event with fellow future Matchroom fighter and heavyweight Leo Atang.
To help defray the expenses of the program, the Beach Boys are earmarking the net proceeds from one concert a month to Brian.
Government funds earmarked for the city's sky-train were diverted to Sheffield where the more grounded and cheaper South Yorkshire Supertram won the backing of ministers.
But Mr Sennett said the parcels were earmarked for an address that "didn't exist", and did not hand over the parcels.
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