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.

   “You can donate to the organization as a whole, or you can earmark your contribution for a particular project.”

Synonyms: appropriate, sepose