earmark

²earmark

verb

Definition of EARMARK

transitive verb

1

a : to mark (livestock) with an earmark b : to mark in a distinguishing manner

2

: to designate (as funds) for a specific use or owner <money earmarked for education>

Examples of EARMARK

1. The project uses funds that had been earmarked for education.
2. <the earnings from my second job have been earmarked for a down payment on a car>

First Known Use of EARMARK

1591

Related to EARMARK

Synonyms: allocate, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give up (to), reserve, save, set by

Related Words: bless, hallow, sanctify; commit, confide, consign, entrust (also intrust); apply, bestow, employ, use

Near Antonyms: ignore, neglect; misapply, misuse

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite