Meaning & use
Earmarked
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Designated funds, resources, or items for a particular purpose.
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The city has earmarked several million dollars for new bike lanes next year.
She earmarked the corner office for the incoming vice president.
A note on using this word
Originally a literal farming term for cutting a distinguishing mark into livestock's ears to show ownership.
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