Sekirov Dictionary

earmark

UK /ˈɪəmɑːk/US /ˈɪ(ə)ɹˌmɑɹk/

verb6

  1. To make a mark or attach a tag to the ear of (an animal, chiefly a livestock animal), generally to identify or indicate something about the animal, such as ownership.
  2. (figurative) To designate or set aside (someone or something) for a particular purpose; to allocate.
  3. (figurative) Chiefly followed by for: to designate (certain funds) to be used for a specific purpose.
  4. (UK, figurative) To designate (part of a pension) to be payable to the holder's former spouse or payment when the pension is paid.
  5. (US, figurative) Of the Congress: to designate that certain federal funds be appropriated for a specific project.
  6. (figurative) To put a distinguishing or identifying mark or sign on (something); to make (something) distinctive or identifiable.

noun4

  1. A mark made or tag attached to the ear of an animal (chiefly a livestock animal), generally to identify or indicate something about the animal, such as ownership, health or gestation status, etc.
  2. (figurative) An act of designating certain funds to be used for a specific purpose.
  3. (US, figurative) Specifically, a designation by the Congress that certain federal funds be appropriated for a specific project.
  4. (figurative) A distinguishing or identifying mark or sign; specifically (archaic), a mark of ownership.
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