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earmarked

/ˈɪrˌmɑrkt/

ADJECTIVE

1. Reserved or allocated for a specific purpose

Designated, assigned, or set aside for a particular purpose, project, activity, or recipient, especially in reference to money, resources, or property.

1.1. Financial funds and budget allocation

Describes money, funding, or financial resources that have been specifically reserved for a particular expense, project, organization, or objective.

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  • unallocated
  • unassigned
  • uncommitted
  • available
  • undesignated
  • withdrawn

Examples

  • The earmarked funds will be used to improve public transportation.
  • The government announced that the earmarked budget would support educational programs.
  • The donations were earmarked for the construction of a new hospital.

Related Words

  • allocation
  • appropriation
  • budget
  • funding
  • investment
  • expenditure
  • provision
  • financial planning
  • grant
  • subsidy

1.2. Resources and property designated for use

Describes physical assets, equipment, land, facilities, or other resources that have been reserved or designated for a particular activity, person, or future requirement.

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Antonyms

  • unreserved
  • unassigned
  • unallocated
  • available
  • released

Examples

  • The earmarked land will eventually become a public recreation area.
  • Several rooms were earmarked for visiting researchers.
  • The company purchased earmarked equipment for its new production facility.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Identified or marked for a particular designation

Marked, labeled, identified, or distinguished by a particular sign, feature, or designation, especially to indicate ownership, classification, or intended use.

2.1. Identification and labeling

Describes objects, animals, products, or materials that have been marked or labeled to identify their ownership, classification, or intended destination.

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Examples

  • The earmarked cattle were identified by distinctive marks on their ears.
  • All earmarked packages were separated for special handling.
  • The earmarked documents were labeled for confidential storage.

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ADJECTIVE

3. Selected or intended for a particular role

Chosen, designated, or identified as a likely candidate for a particular position, responsibility, achievement, or future outcome.

3.1. Selection and appointment

Describes a person who has been identified or informally selected as a prospective candidate for a position, appointment, leadership role, or responsibility.

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Examples

  • She was earmarked as the next director of the research department.
  • The talented young player was earmarked for a leadership position.
  • Several promising candidates were earmarked for future management roles.

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3.2. Predetermined future outcomes

Describes someone or something regarded as likely or destined to achieve a particular outcome, receive a distinction, or fulfill a specific future purpose.

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Examples

  • The young scientist was earmarked for international recognition.
  • The promising startup was earmarked for rapid expansion.
  • The novel was earmarked as a potential bestseller before its publication.

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