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1.NounA 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.NounA distinguishing or identifying mark or sign; specifically , a mark of ownership.
An act of designating certain funds to be used for a specific purpose.
, Specifically, a designation by the Congress that certain federal funds be appropriated for a specific project.":"
3.NounA distinguishing or identifying mark or sign; specifically , a mark of ownership.
4.NounAn act of designating certain funds to be used for a specific purpose.
5.Noun, Specifically, a designation by the Congress that certain federal funds be appropriated for a specific project.":"
6.VerbTo 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.
7.VerbTo put a distinguishing or identifying mark or sign on (something); to make (something) distinctive or identifiable.
To designate or set aside (someone or something) 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."
8.VerbTo put a distinguishing or identifying mark or sign on (something); to make (something) distinctive or identifiable.
9.VerbTo designate or set aside (someone or something) for a particular purpose; to allocate.
10.VerbChiefly followed by for: to designate (certain funds) to be used for a specific purpose."You can donate to the organization as a whole, or you can earmark your contribution for a particular project."
11.VerbTo designate (part of a pension) to be payable to the holder's former spouse or payment when the pension is paid.
12.VerbOf the Congress: to designate that certain federal funds be appropriated for a specific project.