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Definition earmark in British English

earmark verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈɪə(r)ˌmɑː(r)k/
1

to decide to use something, especially money, for a particular purpose

Example

Some funds are earmarked for anti-drug programmes.

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Definition earmark in British English