Earmark (agricuture)

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Earmark is a term that dates to the 16th century, originally referring to cuts or marks in the ears of cattle, pigs and sheep made to show ownership, age and/or gender.

Today it is commonly used to refer to an institution's ability to designate funds for a specific use or owner. Earmark has different meanings in the fields of public finance and politics.

[edit] See also

• Ear tag