1. designated or set aside for a specific purpose

1. past tense of earmark: to designate or set aside for a specific purpose

Examples

• The funds were earmarked for education reform.
• She earmarked half her salary for savings.
• The donation was earmarked specifically for medical research.
• Congress earmarked millions for infrastructure projects.
• The earmarked budget cannot be used for other purposes.
• He earmarked Tuesday afternoon for the important meeting.
• The earmarked land will become a public park.