Pronunciation: /ˈɪrˌmɑrk/
noun a provision in a law or budget that sets aside funds for a specific purpose
A1 I put an earmark on the page where I found the information.
A2 She used an earmark to remember which paragraph needed revising.
B1 The earmark in the book helped me quickly find the important section.
B2 The earmark on the document indicated where changes needed to be made.
C1 He placed an earmark on the report to highlight key findings for the presentation.
C2 The earmark on the file signified the urgent nature of the project.
verb to designate or set aside for a specific purpose or use
A1 I earmarked some money for my vacation next month.
A2 She earmarked a portion of her salary for savings each month.
B1 The committee earmarked funds for the new community center.
B2 The government earmarked funds for infrastructure development in the region.
C1 The company earmarked a budget for research and development projects.
C2 The organization earmarked resources for the expansion of their global operations.
formal The government decided to earmark a portion of the budget for infrastructure development.
informal Let's earmark some money for our next vacation.
slang I'm going to earmark some cash for the concert tickets.
figurative She always earmarks a special place in her heart for stray animals.
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