noun🔗ShareA mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership."The farmer recognized his sheep by the specific earmark on their left ear, a small notch that distinguished them from the neighbor's flock. "animalpropertymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs."The budget earmark designates $10,000 for the school's new library technology. "politicsgovernmentfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA mark for identification; a distinguishing mark."The farmer gave each sheep an earmark to easily tell them apart. "marksignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear."The farmer used a sharp knife to earmark each sheep with a small slit in its ear. "animalmarkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(by extension) To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate."You can donate to the organization as a whole, or you can earmark your contribution for a particular project."businessfinancegovernmentpoliticseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
