The difference between Earmark and Set aside
When used as verbs, earmark means to mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear, whereas set aside means to separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
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 Earmark and Set aside
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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.
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Set aside as a verb (transitive):
To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
Examples:
"Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum."
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Set aside as a verb (transitive):
To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.
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Set aside as a verb (transitive):
To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.
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Set aside as a verb (transitive):
To declare something invalid or null and void.