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earmark
('/i/r,m/A/rk )

noun (n)

  • identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • a distinctive characteristic or attribute(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    hallmark, stylemark, trademark
    source: wordnet30
  • A mark on the ear of sheep, oxen, dogs, etc., as by cropping or slitting.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    I will earmark this money for your research.
    Synonym:
    allow, appropriate, reserve, set aside
    source: wordnet30
  • To mark, as sheep, by cropping or slitting the ear.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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