Earmark

n.	1.	A mark on the ear of sheep, oxen, dogs, etc., as by cropping or slitting.
	2.	A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark. Money is said to have no earmark. - Wharton. Flying, he [a slave] should be described by the rounding of his head, and his earmark. - Robynson (More's Utopia). A set of intellectual ideas . . . have earmarks upon them, no tokens of a particular proprietor. - Burrow.
v. t.	1.	To mark, as sheep, by cropping or slitting the ear. [imp. & p. p. Earmarked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Earmarking.]
	2.	To designate or reserve for a specific purpose; as, the alumni fund was earmarked for dormitory construction.

Noun	1.	earmark - identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
	2.	earmark - a distinctive characteristic or attribute Synonyms: hallmark, stylemark, trademark
Verb	1.	earmark - give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research" Synonyms: appropriate, set aside, reserve, allow

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