earmarking

The word “earmarking” has 3 syllables: ear-mark-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈɪərˌmɑrkɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for earmarking?

In the thesaurus, “earmarking” has 51 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for earmarking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for earmarking

allocating
allotment
allowance
applying
apportionment
assignment
bestowing
blazing
blessing
branding
budgeting
committing
concession
confiding
consecrating
consigning
dedicating
devoting
donation
employing
endowing
entrusting
funding
giving
grant
hallowing
impressing
imprinting
initialing
inscribing
intrusting
labeling
lettering
notching
provision
reserving
sanctifying
saving
scoring
setting apart
setting aside
setting by
signing
sponsoring
stamping
stipend
stipulation
subsidy
tagging
ticketing
using

Antonyms for earmarking

bestowal
giving
ignoring
keeping
misapplying
misusing
neglecting
refusal
rejection
return

Meanings of earmarking

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.
noun
1. An earmark (identifying mark on the ear of an animal).
2. An earmark (funding designation).

Example Sentences

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.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to earmarking, such as: allocating, allotment, allowance, applying, apportionment, assignment, bestowal.

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