What is another word for Earmarking?
Pronunciation: [ˈi͡əmɑːkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Earmarking is a term used to describe the practice of setting aside a specific amount of money or resource for a particular purpose. There are several synonyms for earmarking, such as allocating, reserving, designating, setting apart, assigning, dedicating, ringfencing, and appropriating. Allocating refers to the distribution of resources or funds, while reserving implies the act of keeping something for a specific use. Designating is the act of giving a name or assigning a particular role to a person or something. Setting apart means to separate or isolate something from the rest, and assigning denotes giving a certain task or responsibility to a person or group. Finally, dedicating implies that something is given with a sense of devotion, while ringfencing refers to the practice of protecting something from external threats. Appropriating, on the other hand, is the process of giving explicit permission for something to be used in a specific way.
