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earmark

ear·mark

UK/ˈɪəmɑːk/ US/ˈɪ(ə)ɹˌmɑɹk/ uncommon uk us
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

verb

1.

give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause

  • “I will earmark this money for your research”
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Origin

The noun is derived from ear + mark. The verb is derived from the noun.

Phrases

  • pork barrel

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