earmark

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
  2. noun a distinctive characteristic or attribute
  3. verb give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

Etymology

The noun is derived from ear + mark. The verb is derived from the noun.

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