The difference between Allocate and Earmark
When used as verbs, allocate means to set aside for a purpose, whereas earmark means to mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.
Earmark is also noun with the meaning: a mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.
check bellow for the other definitions of Allocate and Earmark
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Allocate as a verb:
To set aside for a purpose.
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Allocate as a verb:
To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition .
Examples:
"The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."
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Allocate as a verb (computing):
To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.
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Earmark as a verb (transitive):
To mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.
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Earmark as a verb (transitive, by extension):
To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.
Examples:
"You can donate to the organization as a whole, or you can earmark your contribution for a particular project."
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Earmark as a noun:
A mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.
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Earmark as a noun (US, politics):
The designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs.
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Earmark as a noun:
A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark.