Definitions

1. noun

a provision in a budget or spending plan for a specific project or item, typically a large one.

“The government allocated a large earmark for the new highway construction.”

2. verb

to specify something as a particular item or project in a budget or spending plan.

“The politician earmarked funds for the local community center.”

3. verb

to reserve something for a particular purpose or use.

“She earmarked the old building for renovation into a museum.”