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earmarking

[ɪrˈmɑːrkɪŋ]
noun/verb (gerund)
destinação de recursos; reserva; marcação
1. The act of setting aside money or resources for a specific purpose or person
The earmarking of funds for education ensures proper budget allocation.
A destinação de recursos para educação garante uma alocação orçamentária adequada.
2. Making a distinctive mark on something, particularly on an animal's ear for identification
Earmarking cattle helps farmers identify their livestock.
Marcar o gado ajuda os agricultores a identificar seu gado.
3. Designating something for a particular use or recipient
The government is earmarking $5 million for environmental projects.
O governo está destinando 5 milhões de dólares para projetos ambientais.
Synonyms
allocationappropriationdesignationsetting asidereservationmarking
Antonyms
unallocatedunrestrictedrelease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destinação; reserva
Most common usage in business and government contexts
São Paulo
alocação de recursos
Frequently used in corporate and financial settings
Portugal
afetação de fundos; marcação
Often used in both financial and agricultural contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

earmark for future use
earmark funds
have something earmarked for someone
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