earmark

• Ein Kennzeichen oder eine Besonderheit, die jemanden oder etwas kennzeichnet; im Finanzbereich die zweckgebundene Zuweisung von Mitteln für einen bestimmten Verwendungszweck.

A noun referring to a distinctive characteristic or feature that identifies someone or something, or a financial term for funds set aside for a specific purpose.

1. Distinctive featureC1formal

   A characteristic or feature that identifies someone or something.

   Erkennungsmerkmal

   • His sense of humor is an earmark of his personality.
   • The building's unique architecture is an earmark of the city.
   • Her dedication to detail is an earmark of her work.

   Synonymeattributebadgecharacteristicfeaturehallmarkindicatormarksignstamptokentrademarktrait

2. Reserved fundsC1formalamerican

   A portion of money set aside for a specific purpose, often in government or business.

   Zweckgebundene Mittel

   • The senator added an earmark for the local hospital in the budget.
   • The project received a special earmark from the federal government.
   • Earmarks in the bill funded several infrastructure projects.

   Synonymeallocationappropriationfundinggrantreservationset-aside

• Verb, das angibt, dass Mittel, Ressourcen oder Gegenstände für einen bestimmten Zweck oder Empfänger reserviert oder vorgesehen werden. Es bedeutet, etwas zweckgebunden zu bestimmen oder für eine spätere Verwendung zu kennzeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting aside funds, resources, or items for a specific purpose or recipient.

1. Set aside for a specific purposeB2formal

   To designate or reserve something, especially money or resources, for a particular use.

   Zweckbindung vorsehen

   • The government earmarked funds for education reform.
   • They earmarked a portion of the budget for research and development.
   • The company earmarked profits for employee bonuses.

   Synonymeallocateappropriateassigndedicatedesignatedevotereserveset aside

2. C1formal

   To clearly identify or mark something for a particular role or outcome.

   Für einen bestimmten Zweck vorsehen

   • The young athlete was earmarked as a future star.
   • The project was earmarked for completion by the end of the year.
   • Several candidates were earmarked for promotion.

   Synonymeallocateassigndesignatelabelmarkmark outreserveset asidesingle outtag