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earmark in German

earmark in German is bestimmen — earmark means a mark made or tag attached to the ear of an animal (chiefly a livestock animal), generally to identify or indicate something about the animal, such as ownership, health or gestation status, etc.

earmark in German

bestimmen
verb
To designate or set aside (someone or something) for a particular purpose; to allocate.

What does "earmark" mean?

  1. noun A mark made or tag attached to the ear of an animal (chiefly a livestock animal), generally to identify or indicate something about the animal, such as ownership, health or gestation status, etc.
  2. noun A distinguishing or identifying mark or sign; specifically (archaic), a mark of ownership.
  3. noun An act of designating certain funds to be used for a specific purpose.
  4. noun Specifically, a designation by the Congress that certain federal funds be appropriated for a specific project.

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What is "earmark" in German?

"earmark" in German is bestimmen. earmark means: A mark made or tag attached to the ear of an animal (chiefly a livestock animal), generally to identify or indicate something about the animal, such as ownership, health or gestation status, etc.

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