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    earmark

    earmark - Dictionary definition and meaning for word earmark

    Definition
    (noun) identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal Definition
    (noun) a distinctive characteristic or attribute
    Synonyms : hallmark , stylemark , trademark
    Definition
    (verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
    Synonyms : allow , appropriate , reserve , set aside
    Example Sentence
    • I will earmark this money for your research
    • She sets aside time for meditation every day
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for earmark

earmark..let break it as ear + mark -'ear' is on the side of the face. Something is placed or kept aside and we -'mark' it means something particular or extraordinary.So ..'something is kept aside for a particular purpose'

earm...very close to earn.....so what ever you are earning you are keeping it aside because soon you want to start your own buisness.

BOOK MARK !!!!

Earmark is to mark the ear of the pig, sheep.....to regonise the ownership

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