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ear·mark
 earmark
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- pronunciation:
- ir
mark
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a particular quality or trait that distinguishes a person or thing from others.
The film had all the earmarks of a blockbuster.The man's death had the earmarks of a suicide.Although he could be charming, he had the earmarks of a violent man.- synonyms:
- characteristic, feature, peculiarity, property, quality, trait
- similar words:
- attribute, mark, personality, sign, stamp, symptom, temperament, token, trademark
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| definition 2: |
an identifying mark made on the ear of an animal such as a cow.
Judging by the earmark, he thought the cow belonged to the neighboring herd.- similar words:
- brand, mark
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| related words: |
crop, mannerism, property, trait |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
earmarks, earmarking, earmarked |
| definition 1: |
to designate or set aside for a special purpose.
These funds have been earmarked for research.- synonyms:
- designate, reserve
- similar words:
- allocate, appropriate, assign, design
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| definition 2: |
to make an identifying mark on the ear of (an animal).
- similar words:
- brand, mark
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| related words: |
allot, crop |
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