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