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earmark

UK
/ˈɪə.mɑːk/
US
/ˈɪr.mɑrk/

Translations

earmarknoun
earmarks
pl
UK
/ˈɪə.mɑːk/
US
/ˈɪr.mɑrk/
caractéristiqueAu sens de signe distinctif ou trait caractéristique.
The earmark of a great leader is the ability to inspire others.
La caractéristique d’un grand dirigeant est sa capacité à inspirer les autres.
marque auriculaireEn élevage, marque d’identification portée sur l’oreille d’un animal.
The farmer used an earmark to identify his sheep among the flock.
L’éleveur a utilisé une marque auriculaire pour identifier ses moutons parmi le troupeau.
affectationAu sens budgétaire ou législatif, pour des fonds destinés à un usage précis.
The senator secured an earmark for the construction of a new bridge in his district.
Le sénateur a obtenu une affectation pour la construction d’un nouveau pont dans sa circonscription.
Additional translations
signe distinctifPlus naturel lorsque l’idée est celle d’une marque reconnaissable.
Synonyms
allocation
labeling
marking
assignment
designation
earmarkverb
earmarked
Past Simple
earmarked
Past Participle
earmarking
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪə.mɑːk/
US
/ˈɪr.mɑrk/
marquerEn élevage, pour identifier des animaux.
Farmers often earmark their cattle to identify them easily.
Les éleveurs marquent souvent leurs bovins pour les identifier facilement.
affecterPour des fonds, un budget ou des ressources réservés à un usage précis.
The government decided to earmark funds for the new education program.
Le gouvernement a décidé d’affecter des fonds au nouveau programme d’éducation.
Synonyms
reserve
set aside
assign
allocate
designate

Definitions

earmarknoun
A characteristic or identifying feature.
The earmark of a great leader is the ability to inspire others.
A provision in a piece of legislation that directs funds to be spent on specific projects.
The senator secured an earmark for the construction of a new bridge in his district.
A mark on the ear of an animal, especially a sheep, indicating ownership or identity.
The farmer used an earmark to identify his sheep among the flock.
earmarkverb
To designate or set aside something, especially funds, for a specific purpose.
The government decided to earmark funds for the new education program.
To mark something, especially livestock, with an identifying mark or tag.
Farmers often earmark their cattle to identify them easily.
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