earmark (Meaning)

Wordnet

earmark (n)

identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal

a distinctive characteristic or attribute

Wordnet

earmark (v)

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

Webster

earmark (n.)

A mark on the ear of sheep, oxen, dogs, etc., as by cropping or slitting.

A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark.

Webster

earmark (v. t.)

To mark, as sheep, by cropping or slitting the ear.

earmark Sentence Examples

  1. The government earmarked a large sum of money for infrastructure development.
  2. The company earmarked a portion of its profits for expansion and innovation.
  3. The organization earmarked funds specifically for educational programs.
  4. The grant was earmarked for research into renewable energy sources.
  5. The mayor earmarked a part of the city budget for improving public transportation.
  6. The team earmarked their top player for the upcoming match.
  7. The designer earmarked a color scheme for the new product line.
  8. The doctor earmarked a time slot for follow-up appointments.
  9. The family earmarked a room in their house for guests.
  10. The library earmarked a section for young adult readers.

FAQs About the word earmark

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The government earmarked a large sum of money for infrastructure development.

The company earmarked a portion of its profits for expansion and innovation.

The organization earmarked funds specifically for educational programs.

The grant was earmarked for research into renewable energy sources.