Earmark for Meaning in English
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Definition
To set aside money, resources, or something else specifically for a particular purpose or person.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears in business, government, and budgeting contexts. 'Earmark for' typically refers to funds or resources. Commonly followed by a noun: 'earmark $1,000 for repairs'. Formal or neutral in register. Not used for small everyday items.
Spanish: destinar a - asignar aPortuguese (BR): destinar para - reservar paraPortuguese (PT): destinar para - reservar paraChinese (Simplified): 专门用于 - 指定给Chinese (Traditional): 專門用於 - 指定給Hindi: निर्धारित करना (के लिए)Arabic: يخصص لـBengali: নির্দিষ্ট করে রাখা - বরাদ্দ রাখাRussian: выделять для - резервировать дляJapanese: （〜のために）割り当てる - 充てるVietnamese: dành riêng cho - phân bổ choKorean: 지정하다 - 할당하다Turkish: tahsis etmek - ayırmakUrdu: مختص کرنا - مخصوص کرناIndonesian: mengalokasikan untuk - menyisihkan untuk
Example Sentences
The city has earmarked $2 million for the new park.
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We earmarked part of our savings for emergencies.
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She earmarked this desk for the new manager.
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Some funds were earmarked for building better roads next year.
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This room is earmarked for guests only, so please don’t use it.
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Has anyone earmarked time for training this week?
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