earmark
72
4.6
- noun
- /ˈɪrˌmɑrk/
:
asignación
- Each earmark approved in the budget will help develop public transportation projects.
- congressional earmarks
Examples
-
The government allocated an earmark specifically for disaster relief efforts in the region.
-
The issue before us was what to do about several congressional earmarks—that is, directions to spend money on specific projects.
Academic text (1995) -
If she was against earmarks, she should have returned the funds.
Blog text (16) -
House of Representatives approves earmark reform.
Academic text (2006) -
Obama has a 100% rating for getting the most earmarks possible.
Blog text (2) -
What's the argument against trying life without earmarks for a year or two?
Blog text (14) -
But beyond the earmarks, according to the AAAS budget analysis, several core research programs would also be cut.
Academic text (2006) -
I'm under the impression they're expecting something more specific and meaningful than that for their earmark.
-
P.L. 94-142 earmarks funds for training so that teachers can meet the unique needs of students with handicaps.
Academic text (1991) -
In 2000, Illinois State Senator Barack Obama bragged about bringing $2 million in earmarks back to his district.
Blog text (21)
Synonyms
670
2.6
Money that an organization or government gives for a project
324
3.5
Money given by a government or group for a specific purpose without payback
58
6.4
Money set aside by a government or group for a particular use
5
1.0
Money available to spend for a specific purpose
Money set aside for a specific purpose by an organization or government
Money kept to pay for a planned new project or a large cost
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
An earmark of money is named after the practice of marking an animal's ear, meaning the funds have a special mark and are officially kept for a specific project.