earmark
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
earmarks
plural
earmarks
Britannica Dictionary definition of EARMARK
[count]
:
a mark or quality that shows what something is or what it could be
—
compare hallmark
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The business plan had (all) the earmarks of success. [=it seemed likely to succeed]
2
earmark
/ˈiɚˌmɑɚk/
verb
earmarks;
earmarked;
earmarking
2
earmark
/ˈiɚˌmɑɚk/
verb
earmarks;
earmarked;
earmarking
Britannica Dictionary definition of EARMARK
[+ object]
1
:
to say that something will be used or treated in a specified way
— often used as (be) earmarked
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The old building has been earmarked for demolition.
2
:
to put (money) aside for a special purpose
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The project uses funds that had been earmarked for education.
