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earmark

UK
/ˈɪə.mɑːk/
US
/ˈɪr.mɑrk/

Translations

earmarknoun
earmarks
pl
UK
/ˈɪə.mɑːk/
US
/ˈɪr.mɑrk/
The earmark on the sheep helped the farmer identify it.
Отметка на овце помогла фермеру её идентифицировать.
The government allocated an earmark for the new infrastructure project.
Правительство выделило ассигнование на новый инфраструктурный проект.
Additional translations
особенность
характерная черта
Synonyms
allocation
designation
labeling
marking
assignment
earmarkverb
earmarked
Past Simple
earmarked
Past Participle
earmarking
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪə.mɑːk/
US
/ˈɪr.mɑrk/
The manager will earmark the best candidates for the promotion.
Менеджер будет отмечать лучших кандидатов для повышения.
The government decided to earmark funds for the new school project.
Правительство решило предназначать средства для нового школьного проекта.
Additional translations
назначать
резервировать
выделять
Synonyms
set aside
reserve
designate
allocate
assign

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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