earmark vs reallocate

earmark

verb
  • To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate. 

  • To mark (sheep or other animals) by slitting the ear. 

  • To designate part of a pension to be payable to the holder's former spouse or partner at its time of payment. 

noun
  • The designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs. 

  • A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark. 

  • A mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership. 

reallocate

verb
  • To allocate (a resource) to another person or purpose. 

  • To allocate again. 

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