Merriam-Webster defines earmark as follows: earmark noun ear·mark ˈir-ˌmärk Synonyms of earmark 1 : a mark of identification on the ear of an animal 2 : a distinguishing mark 3 : a provision in Congressional legislation that allocates a specified amount of money for a specific project, program, or organization verb earmarked; earmarking; earmarks transitive verb 1 a : to mark (livestock) with… Continue reading Core Content: Definition of an Earmark