phonemark

== English == === Etymology === Blend of phone +‎ earmark. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfəʊn.mɑːk/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈfoʊnˌmɑɹk/ === Noun === 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. === Verb === 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. === See also === earmark lettermark