Code and Earmark

noun

• A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones.
  • synonyms: codification
• A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy.
• Computer science. ( the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions)
  • synonyms: computer code

verb

• Attach a code to.
  • usage: "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later"
• Convert ordinary language into code.
  • usage: "We should encode the message for security reasons"
  • synonyms: encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code

• (n.) A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
• (n.) Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals.

noun

• Identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal.
• A distinctive characteristic or attribute.
  • synonyms: hallmark, trademark, stylemark

verb

• Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.
  • usage: "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day"
  • synonyms: allow, appropriate, set aside, reserve

• (n.) A mark on the ear of sheep, oxen, dogs, etc., as by cropping or slitting.
• (v.t.) To mark, as sheep, by cropping or slitting the ear.
• (n.) A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark.