earmarking
/ˈɪərˌmɑrkɪŋ/
NOUN
1. Allocating or reserving for a specific purpose
The act of designating, allocating, or setting aside money, resources, property, or other assets for a particular purpose, project, activity, or recipient.
1.1. Financial allocation and budgeting
Refers to the process of assigning or reserving funds, budgets, donations, or financial resources for specific expenses, programs, projects, or organizations.
Synonyms
- allocation
- allotment
- apportionment
- budgeting
- appropriation
- funding
- provision
- allowance
- assignment
- setting aside
- reserving
Antonyms
- misallocation
- misapplication
- misuse
- diversion
- rejection
- refusal
Examples
- The committee was responsible for earmarking funds for various community projects.
- The government agency is currently earmarking resources for disaster relief efforts.
- The philanthropist is actively earmarking donations to support medical research.
- During the budget meeting, they discussed the process of earmarking funds for public infrastructure.
- The board of directors is considering earmarking a percentage of profits for employee benefits.
Related Words
- budget
- expenditure
- investment
- financial planning
- grant
- subsidy
- donation
- disbursement
- appropriations
- fiscal policy
1.2. Dedication and commitment of resources
Describes the act of committing, dedicating, or devoting money, assets, or other resources to a particular cause, responsibility, or intended use.
Synonyms
- dedication
- devotion
- committing
- consecrating
- bestowing
- endowing
- sponsoring
- granting
- entrusting
- consigning
Antonyms
- withholding
- withdrawal
- refusal
- rejection
- keeping
Examples
- The organization is earmarking additional resources for educational development.
- The foundation announced its earmarking of donations for scientific research.
Related Words
- commitment
- contribution
- patronage
- sponsorship
- endowment
- philanthropy
- support
- benefaction
- charity
NOUN
2. Marking or identifying something
The act of marking, labeling, stamping, or otherwise identifying something with a distinctive sign, symbol, or designation.
2.1. Labeling and identification
Refers to marking or identifying objects, animals, products, or materials so that their ownership, classification, identity, or intended use can be recognized.
Synonyms
- labeling
- labelling
- branding
- tagging
- marking
- stamping
- imprinting
- inscribing
- notching
- ticketing
- signing
- initialing
- lettering
Antonyms
- removing marks
- erasing
- unmarking
Examples
- The farmer's earmarking of the sheep helped distinguish his animals from those belonging to neighboring farms.
- The earmarking of the packages made it easier to identify their intended destinations.
- The company introduced a new system of labeling and earmarking products for quality control.
Related Words
- identification
- designation
- classification
- mark
- label
- tag
- insignia
- symbol
- ownership
- distinctive feature