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- Dictionarymark/mɑːk/
noun
- 1. a small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt: "the blow left a red mark down one side of her face" Similar
- 2. a line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something: "the first syllable has a stress mark" Similar
verb
- 1. make a visible impression or stain on: "he fingered the photograph gently, careful not to mark it" Similar
- 2. write a word or symbol on (an object) in order to give information: "she marked all her possessions with her name" Similar
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MARK definition: 1. a small area on the surface of something that is damaged, dirty, or different in some way: 2. a…. Learn more.
noun. a visible impression or trace on something, such as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: The dye left a small mark on his arm. a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed: He carried the banner as a mark of his noble rank. a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark.
: condition of being correct or accurate. her observations are on the mark. f. : a standard of performance, quality, or condition : norm.
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.
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. There are many kinds of marks, from punctuation — like quotation marks — to spots or scars on skin — "The bee sting left a mark on his cheek."
a punctuation mark. a sign, usually an X or cross, made instead of a signature by someone who does not know how or is unable to write their own name. an affixed or impressed device, symbol, inscription, etc., serving to give information, identify, indicate origin or ownership, attest to character or comparative merit, or the like, as a trademark.
Noun. Verb. Abbreviation. Idiom. Filter. noun. marks. A visible trace or impression on a surface. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. 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.
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.
[transitive] to write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something in order to give information about it. mark something The flood level is marked by a white line on the wall. mark A with B Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. mark B on A Prices are marked on the goods. mark somebody/something + adj.
MARK definition: 1. an area of dirt, damage, etc that is left on something: 2. a number or letter that is written…. Learn more.
