Definition of earmark Earmark

/ɪˈɹmɑˌɹk/ - [irmark] - ear•mark

We found 12 definitions of earmark from 5 different sources.

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What does earmark mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: earmarks

earmark - identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
earmark - a distinctive characteristic or attribute
  hallmark, trademark, stylemark
  characteristic a distinguishing quality
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • earmark (Noun)
    A mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.
  • earmark (Noun)
    The designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs.
  • earmark (Noun)
    A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark.
  • earmark (Verb)
    To mark as of sheep by slitting the ear.
  • earmark (Verb)
    To specify or set aside for a particular purpose.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • earmark (n.)
    A mark on the ear of sheep, oxen, dogs, etc., as by cropping or slitting.
  • earmark (n.)
    A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark.
  • earmark (v. t.)
    To mark, as sheep, by cropping or slitting the ear.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • earmark
    To assign a resource to a particular person or cause.

Part of speech

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  • earmark, verb, present, 1st person singular of earmark (infinitive).
  • earmark, verb (infinitive).
  • earmark, noun, singular of earmarks.

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Sign Language

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