Word info

phonemark

Speech parts

1. phonemark - Noun

2. phonemark - Verb

Meaning

phonemark (plural phonemarks)

A non-legislative designation by a telephone call from a legislator, of specific projects for funding as part of funding for more general programs.

phonemark (third-person singular simple present phonemarks, present participle phonemarking, simple past and past participle phonemarked)

(US politics, transitive) To apply pressure on a government agency to fund a specific project as part of a more general program.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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