The difference between Detach and Earmark

When used as verbs, detach means to take apart from, 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 Detach and Earmark

  1. Detach as a verb (transitive):

    To take apart from; to take off.

    Examples:

    "to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment"

  2. Detach as a verb (transitive, military):

    To separate for a special object or use.

    Examples:

    "to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment"

  3. Detach as a verb (intransitive):

    To come off something.

    Examples:

    "Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm."

  1. Earmark as a verb (transitive):

    To mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.

  2. 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."

  1. Earmark as a noun:

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

  2. Earmark as a noun (US, politics):

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

  3. Earmark as a noun:

    A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark.