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EARMARK [2 records]

Record 1 2006-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finance
DEF

The setting aside of an item, asset for a particular purpose. Such items would bear some marking to indicate their use. Funds may also be earmarked for a particular purpose. [Klein, Gerald. Dictionary of Banking. Pitman Publishing, 1995].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finances
  • affecter à une fin particulière
    correct

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Finanzas
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Record 2 1999-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
  • Translation (General)
DEF

To set aside or reserve for a special purpose or recipient.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
  • Traduction (Généralités)

Spanish

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