earmark
Americannoun
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any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic.
The mayor's statement had all the earmarks of dirty politics.
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a mark of identification made on the ear of an animal to show ownership.
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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)
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to set aside for a specific purpose, use, recipient, etc..
to earmark goods for export.
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to mark with an earmark.
verb
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to set aside or mark out for a specific purpose
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to make an identification mark on the ear of (a domestic animal)
noun
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a mark of identification on the ear of a domestic animal
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any distinguishing mark or characteristic
Other Word Forms
- unearmarked adjective
Etymology
Origin of earmark
Example Sentences
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The other two are in Sardinia, and are earmarked for closure in 2028-2029, once the island is electrically linked to the mainland via a new submarine cable.
From Barron's
The group is unlikely to put to use the $8 billion it had earmarked for mergers and acquisitions, the analysts say.
According to planning applications, Kylie had earmarked the parcel to serve as the location of an enormous 18,000-square-foot property that would offer her additional privacy and more room for her family to enjoy.
From MarketWatch
Even so, Lehto noted that workers may not take kindly to a competitor’s car being parked in a spot earmarked for a company vehicle.
The company is also seeking to attract new capital to other monetizable assets, including Link Net, Boost and ADA, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.
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