Earmarking

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.

2.verb(by extension) To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.

"You can donate to the organization as a whole, or you can earmark your contribution for a particular project."

3.nounAn earmark (identifying mark on the ear of an animal).

4.nounAn earmark (funding designation).

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