Earmark ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Earmark ( noun )

1. A mark made on the ear of an animal.
2. A distinctive feature or characteristic that serves to identify or distinguish something.
3. A specific allocation of money set aside for a particular purpose.
4. A distinctive sign or symbol.
5. A unique identifying feature of a product.

Origin:

From middle english earmarke, from old english eármerca ("mark made on the ear of an animal"), from eár ("ear") + merc ("mark"), equivalent to ear +‎ mark.

Examples:

1. The cow was easily identified by the earmark on its ear.
2. She has an earmark for being a great listener.
3. The earmark for this project is $500,000.
4. The company's earmark is a red and white logo.
5. The earmark of this product is its unique design.

(As a verb)

Earmark ( verb )

1. A mark made on the ear of an animal.
2. A distinctive feature or characteristic that serves to identify or distinguish something.
3. A specific allocation of money set aside for a particular purpose.
4. A distinctive sign or symbol.
5. A unique identifying feature of a product.

Origin:

From middle english earmarke, from old english eármerca ("mark made on the ear of an animal"), from eár ("ear") + merc ("mark"), equivalent to ear +‎ mark.

Examples:

1. The cow was easily identified by the earmark on its ear.
2. She has an earmark for being a great listener.
3. The earmark for this project is $500,000.
4. The company's earmark is a red and white logo.
5. The earmark of this product is its unique design.