What is the meaning of earmark?

noun

  • Identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal.
  • A distinctive characteristic or attribute.

verb

  • Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.
    • usage: "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day"
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