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earmark
noun(ear-mark)
a mark of identification on the ear of an animal
earmark
noun(ear-mark)
a distinguishing mark
earmark
noun(ear-mark)
a provision in Congressional legislation that allocates a specified amount of money for a specific project, program, or organization
earmark
verb(ear-mark)
to mark (livestock) with an earmark
earmark
verb(ear-mark)
to mark in a distinguishing manner
earmark
verb(ear-mark)
to designate (something, such as funds) for a specific use or owner

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