» earmark
Noun (2 meanings)
1. identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal.
earmark is a type of:
- characteristic (noun) - a distinguishing quality
types of earmark:
earmark is derivationally related to:
- to allow, appropriate, earmark, set aside, reserve (verb) - give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Verb (1 meaning)
1. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.
to allow, appropriate, earmark, set aside, reserve
Examples:
- “I will earmark this money for your research”,
- “She sets aside time for meditation every day”
to earmark is a way to:
to earmark is derivationally related to:
- allowance (noun) - an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
- appropriable (adjective) - that can be appropriated
- hallmark, trademark, earmark, stylemark (noun) - a distinctive characteristic or attribute
- reserve, backlog, stockpile (noun) - something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose