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| mark [ maark ] |
noun (plural marks) |
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1. spot, scratch, or dent: a spot, scratch, or dent on the surface of something
  The hot plate left a mark on the table.
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2. symbol: a recognizable sign or symbol used to indicate, e.g. ownership or the quality or origin of goods, or punctuation in a piece of writing
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often used in combination
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a question mark
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3. substitute for signature: a cross or other symbol used in place of a signature by somebody who cannot write
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4. indication of feeling: an action, gesture, or other outward sign of somebody's feeling or attitude
a mark of respect
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5. sign of influence or involvement: evidence of the influence or involvement of somebody or something
He left his mark on the firm.
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6. identifying feature or characteristic: a distinctive and identifying feature or characteristic
That perfect finish is the mark of the true professional.
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7. indication of correctness or quality: a number, letter, or percentage indicating somebody's assessment of the correctness or quality of something such as answers to examination questions or somebody's performance in a contest
She always gets top marks in English.
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8. indicator of position or extent: an object, sign, or line that indicates the position, extent, or amount of something
the high-water mark
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9. amount: the amount, distance, or level reached by something
The temperature is way above the 90 degree mark.
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10. standard: the desired or required standard for something
Your work is simply not up to the mark these days.
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11. type: a model or variety, e.g. of a car, aircraft, or weapon, usually distinguished from earlier or later models by a number
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12. target: a target or something that somebody aims at with a weapon
He missed the mark.
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13. goal: a goal or standard that somebody wishes to achieve
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14. crime victim of crime: the victim or intended victim of a theft or swindle
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slang
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an easy mark
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15. track and field starting line: the starting line for a race
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16. runner's starting position: an individual runner's starting position for a race
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17. boxing middle of stomach: in boxing, the middle of an opponent's stomach
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18.
Same as jack1n (sense 5)
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19. nautical indicator of water depth: a knot or other marker used to indicate intervals of fathoms on a sounding line
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20. navigation guide to position or direction: a conspicuous object or another point of reference that serves as a visual guide
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21. history common land: in medieval Germany and England, land held in common by the members of a community
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verb (past and past participle marked, present participle mark·ing, 3rd person present singular marks) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb make unsightly mark on something: to make a dent, scratch, or other mark on something, or become damaged in this way
The mugs have marked the table.
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2. transitive verb put sign or symbol on something: to put writing or a recognizable sign or symbol on something, e.g. to show ownership, to indicate price, or to give a warning or instruction
All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the student's name.
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3. transitive verb show something clearly: to make something clearly visible, recognizable, or traceable by indicating it with a mark
I've marked on the map where our house is.
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4. transitive verb indicate location: to be an indicator showing where something is situated, how far it extends, or where an event took place
This monument marks their last resting place.
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5. transitive verb indicate point of change: to indicate something, especially a significant point in time or in a process, has been reached
It marks the end of an era in American theater.
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6. transitive verb commemorate event: to give prominence to a particular event or anniversary, usually by holding a celebration
a party to mark their 50th anniversary
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7. transitive verb select somebody for special attention: to select or destine somebody or something for particular attention or treatment
He was always marked for success.
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8. transitive verb make somebody worthy of notice: to characterize, distinguish, or set somebody or something apart in some way
The originality of her approach marks her as a candidate of real distinction.
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9. transitive and intransitive verb assess quality or correctness of something: to assess the quality or correctness of something and indicate the assessment by means of a mark such as a check or cross, a letter, number, or percentage
marking exam papers
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10. transitive verb assess work of somebody: to assess somebody on the basis of the quality or correctness of his or her work or performance
marked him high on the test
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11. transitive verb take notice of: to pay attention to something or somebody
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often used as a command
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Mark my words: this'll make them sit up and take notice.
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12. transitive verb see something: to see or notice something
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archaic
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13. transitive verb stay close to player: in games such as soccer and field hockey, to stay close to an attacking player in the opposing team to prevent the player from receiving the ball or scoring
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14. transitive and intransitive verb keep score: to keep a note of the score
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| [ Old English mearc "boundary, marker" < Indo-European, "boundary"] |
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make your mark to achieve recognition or success, usually in a particular field
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mark you U.K. used to call somebody's attention to a point or remark that you are making
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on your mark used as a command to runners to take up their starting positions for the start of a race
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quick or slow off the mark quick or slow to begin, react to, or understand something
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up to the mark of an acceptable standard or quality, or at an acceptable level
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wide of the mark inaccurate or incorrect
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