Dictionary & Thesaurus

earmark

1.	(noun) identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
	Related Words: mark, marker, marking

2.	(verb) give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"
	Synonyms: allow, appropriate, reserve, set aside
	Related Words: allot, assign, portion

3.	(noun) a distinctive characteristic or attribute
	Synonyms: hallmark, stylemark, trademark
	Related Words: characteristic