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   Mark

   /märk/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small area on a surface having a different color from its surroundings, typically one caused by accident or damage: "the blow left a red mark down one side of her face" Similar blemishstreakspotfleckdotblotstainsmeartracespeckspeckleblotchsmudgesmutsmirchfingermarkfingerprintimpressionimprintbruisediscolorationscarpitpockmarkpockscratchdentchipnotchnicklinescorecutincisiongashmarkingblazestripebirthmarkinformal:splotchsplodgetechnical:stigma
   • ▪ a spot, area, or feature on a person's or animal's body by which they may be identified or recognized: "he was five feet nine, with no distinguishing marks"
   • 2. a line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something: "the first syllable has a stress mark" Similar symbolsigncharacterexclamation markquestion markquotation markdiacriticdiacritical mark
   • ▪ a sign or indication of a quality or feeling: "the flag was at half-mast as a mark of respect" Similar signtokensymbolindicationbadgeemblemsymptomfeatureevidenceproofcluehintcharacteristicfeaturetraitattributequalityhallmarkbadgestamppropertypeculiarityindicator
   • ▪ a written symbol made on a document in place of a signature by someone who cannot write: "he signed his mark in the visitor's book" Similar signatureautographcrossXscribblesquiggleinitialsimprint
   • ▪ a characteristic property or feature: "it is the mark of a civilized society to treat its elderly members well"
   • ▪ a competitor's starting point in a race.
   • ▪ a piece of material or a knot used to indicate a depth on a sounding line.
   • ▪ one of two possible states of a signal in certain systems.
   • ▪ a level or stage that is considered significant: "unemployment had passed the two million mark" Similar pointlevelstagedegree
   • 3. a point awarded for a correct answer or for proficiency in an examination or competition: British "many candidates lose marks because they don't read the questions carefully"
   • ▪ a figure or letter representing the total correct answers in an examination and signifying a person's score: "the highest mark was 98 percent" Similar gradegradingratingscorepercentageassessmentevaluation
   • ▪ (especially in track and field) a time or distance achieved by a competitor, especially one which represents a record or personal best: "he blasted away from the field during the second lap to knock a second off the existing mark" Similar required standardstandardnormparlevelcriteriongaugeyardstickrulemeasurescale
   • 4. (followed by a numeral) a particular model or type of a vehicle, machine, or device: "a Mark 10 Jaguar"
   • 5. a target: "few bullets could have missed their mark" Similar targetgoalaimbullseyeobjectiveobjectendpurposeintentintention
   • ▪ a person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of: informal US "they figure I'm an easy mark"

   verb

   • 1. make a visible impression or stain on: "he fingered the photograph gently, careful not to mark it" Similar discolorstainsmearsmudgestreakblotchblotblemishdirtysmirchdamagedefacedisfigurepockmarkpitbruisescrapescratchscardentchipnicknotchscorecutgashinformal:splotchsplodge
   • ▪ become stained: "it is made from a sort of woven surface which doesn't mark or tear"
   • 2. write a word or symbol on (an object), typically for identification: "she marked all her possessions with her name" Similar put one's name onnameinitialput one's seal onlabeltaghallmarkwatermarkbrandstampearmarkindicatelabelflagtabshow the position ofshowidentifydesignatedelineatedenotetick
   • ▪ write (a word or figure) on an object: "she marked the date down on a card"
   • 3. show the position of: "the top of the pass marks the border between Alaska and the Yukon" Similar put one's name onnameinitialput one's seal onlabeltaghallmarkwatermarkbrandstampearmark
   • ▪ (of a particular quality or feature) separate or distinguish (someone or something) from other people or things: "his brand of theatrical pop has marked him as one of modern music 's most innovative talents"
   • ▪ acknowledge, honor, or celebrate (an important event or occasion) with a particular action: "to mark its fiftieth anniversary, the group held a fashion show" Similar celebrateobserverecognizeacknowledgekeephonorsolemnizepay tribute tosalutecommemorateremembermemorialize
   • ▪ be an indication of (a significant occasion, stage, or development): "the move to the new Globe theatre marked a new phase in Shakespeare’s writing career" Similar representsignifybe an indication ofbe a sign ofindicateherald
   • ▪ be a noteworthy quality or feature of: "the reaction to these developments has been marked by a note of hysteria" Similar characterizedistinguishidentifytypifybrandsignalizestamp
   • ▪ (of a clock or watch) show (a certain time): British "his watch marked five past eight"
   • 4. (of a teacher or examiner) assess the standard of (a piece of written work) by assigning points for proficiency or correct answers: British "the teachers are given adequate time to mark term papers" Similar assessevaluateappraisecorrectgrade
   • 5. notice or pay careful attention to: "he'll leave you, you mark my words!" Similar take heed ofpay heed toheedlisten totake note/notice ofpay attention toattend tonotemindbear in mindgive (a) thought totake into considerationtake to heartarchaic:regard
   • 6. (of a player in a team game) stay close to (a particular opponent) in order to prevent them getting or passing the ball: British "each central defender marks one attacker"

   Word Origin Old Englishmearc, gemerce (noun), mearcian (verb), of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Latin margo ‘margin’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMARK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a number or score saying how good something is or how well someone has done: We give them a mark out of ten for service, food quality, and value for money. a mark of sth. something that shows or proves a particular quality, feeling, etc.: With wine, an appellation is not necessarily a mark of quality.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › markMark - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A mark is some kind of dot, line, or figure that emphasizes or distinguishes something. You might make a mark on your calendar to remind you of your best friend's birthday.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMARK | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   mark noun (LEVEL) a particular level, degree, distance, etc: They've just passed the 5000m mark. Interest rates are somewhere around the seven percent mark. a mark of sth. a sign or proof that something exists: a mark of genius. There was a minute's silence everywhere as a mark of respect.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmark verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of mark verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › markMark Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   A sign, symbol, or indication. Webster's New World. A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark. American Heritage. Impression; influence. To leave one's mark in history. Webster's New World. An appraisal; a rating. Earned high marks from her superiors. American Heritage. More Noun Definitions (45) Synonyms: sap. pigeon.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishMark - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of Mark in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMARK definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · A mark is a point that is given for a correct answer or for doing something well in an exam or competition. A mark can also be a written symbol such as a letter that indicates how good a student's or competitor's work or performance is. ...a simple scoring device of marks out of 10, where "1" equates to "Very poor performance."