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earmarking

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈɪr.ˌmɑːrkɪŋ/
    • /ˈɪə.mɑːkɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈɪr.ˌmɑːrkɪŋ/

Definitions of earmarking word

  • noun earmarking Present participle of earmark. 1
  • noun earmarking An earmark (identifying mark on the ear of an animal). 0
  • noun earmarking An earmark (funding designation). 0

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Parts of speech for Earmarking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

earmarking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

earmarking usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for earmarking

noun earmarking

  • appropriation — An appropriation is an amount of money that a government or organization reserves for a particular purpose.
  • marking — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
  • initialing — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
  • ticketing — a slip, usually of paper or cardboard, serving as evidence that the holder has paid a fare or admission or is entitled to some service, right, or the like: a railroad ticket; a theater ticket.
  • lettering — a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.

Top questions with earmarking

  • what is earmarking?

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