Definition of Earmark

to designate something for a particular purpose

Examples of Earmark in a sentence

Politicians promised to earmark some of the budget for the starting of new social programs.  🔊

We will earmark twenty percent of tax dollars gained from the duty for new roads and water repairs.  🔊

Although I did not earmark any of the funds for souvenirs, I’m sure I will do some shopping while in Mexico.  🔊

During the campaign, the manager made sure to earmark several thousand dollars for travel and hosting of town hall meetings.  🔊

The homeowners started to earmark their excess funds for a swimming pool, but decided to save it instead.  🔊

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