earmark
🇺🇸
/ˈɪrmɑːrk/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪəmɑːk/
verb
R
to set aside or designate for a specific purpose
The government earmarked funds for education.
noun
R
a characteristic feature or sign
The earmarks of his success are hard work and dedication.
R
a legislative provision for funding a specific project
The bill includes an earmark for a new highway.
translation
to set aside or designate for a specific purpose
a characteristic feature or sign; a legislative provision for funding a specific project
Word Forms
3rd Present
earmarks
Past
earmarked
Perfect
earmarked
Progressive
earmarking
Plural
earmarks