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earmark

[eer-mahrk]

noun

  1. any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.

    The mayor's statement had all the earmarks of dirty politics.

  2. a mark of identification made on the ear of an animal to show ownership.

  3. 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)

  1. to set aside for a specific purpose, use, recipient, etc..

    to earmark goods for export.

  2. to mark with an earmark.

earmark

/ ˈɪəˌɑː /

verb

  1. to set aside or mark out for a specific purpose

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a mark of identification on the ear of a domestic animal

  2. any distinguishing mark or characteristic

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unearmarked adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of earmark1

First recorded in 1515–25; ear 1 + mark 1
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"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.

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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.

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To help defray the expenses of the program, the Beach Boys are earmarking the net proceeds from one concert a month to Brian.

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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.

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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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