earmarked

[eer-mahrkt]

earmarked Definition

• 1. designate (funds or resources) for a particular purpose.
• 2. set aside or reserve (something) for a particular purpose.

Using earmarked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "earmarked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The funds were earmarked for the new school building.

• Example

  The company has earmarked $2 million for research and development.

• Example

  The land has been earmarked for a new park.

earmarked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for earmarked

• allocate
• assign
• appropriate

Antonyms for earmarked

• unassigned
• unallocated

📌

Summary: earmarked in Brief

'Earmarked' [eer-mahrkt] means to designate or set aside funds or resources for a specific purpose. For example, 'The company has earmarked $2 million for research and development.' It is a formal term that can be used interchangeably with 'allocate' or 'designate.'