earmark

• allocate
• apply
• attribute
• bestow
• bless
• character
• characteristic
• clay
• colors
• commit
• complexion
• composition
• confide
• consecrate
• consign
• constitution
• dedicate
• designate
• devote
• differential
• disposition
• distinction
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• employ
• entrust
• essence
• essentiality
• feature
• flavor
• genius
• grain
• habit
• hallmark
• hallow
• individuality
• interior
• interiority
• intrust
• keep back
• label
• maintain
• makeup
• mark
• mark out
• marking
• metal
• name
• nature
• peculiarity
• personality
• point
• property
• quality
• reserve
• sanctify
• save
• savor
• savour
• self
• set apart
• set aside
• set by
• singularity
• slot
• sort
• soul
• spirit
• stamp
• stuff
• substance
• tab
• tag
• temper
• temperament
• token
• tone
• trademark
• trait
• uniqueness
• use
• way

• ignore
• misapply
• misuse
• neglect
• throw away
• use
• waste

• noun
  1. A mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.
  2. The designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs.
  3. A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark.
• verb
  1. To mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.
  2. (by extension) To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.

• The budget proposal sought to earmark funds for infrastructure development.
• The manager decided to earmark a portion of the budget for employee training.
• The community leaders agreed to earmark resources for the renovation of public spaces.
• The organization plans to earmark donations for specific charitable initiatives.
• The project manager decided to earmark additional time for quality assurance testing.

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