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A small area on a surface having a different color from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt
“Coffee dribbled down the side of Bill's cheek, and he would throw his hands up in the air in despair after noticing a mark on his crisp, white shirt.”
A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification
“This mark will be displayed on all of the bank's ATMs so that customers can easily identify them.”
A line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something
“The mark looked like the symbol for life that the mystics had created years ago.”
A sign or indication of a quality or characteristic
“The capacity for sympathy is the true mark of a civilized society.”
A standard against which others of the same type are compared
“He also helped set three relay world records and lowered his own mark in the 400 meters freestyle.”
An intended goal or target
“This makes it difficult to say when a particular quatrain has missed or hit its mark.”
A level or stage that is considered significant
“He was part of a small group that made a decisive break shortly after the 80km mark of the trek.”
A number representing a grade or score in an examination or competition
“At the end of the course of study, candidates receive a mark from one to seven in each subject.”
A significant impression or influence from an event or occurrence
“He climbed into the tiny cockpit of an aircraft and started off on a flight that would leave its mark on him forever.”
A person or thing that is the object of ridicule or criticism
“In the wake of the scandal, the disgraced minister would become a popular mark of late-night comedians.”
A written symbol made on a document
“He signed his mark in the visitors' book.”
High renown or honor attained through notable achievements
An indication or sign of a situation
A person who is a target or victim of nefarious acts or abuse
Footprint (an impression made by a foot)
A consequence or ensuing result of some action
An object or feature that is easily seen and used to establish one's location
A mark used to indicate that an item in a list is correct, chosen or dealt with
A long, narrow band or strip
An official name, description, or title
The name or trademark of a fashion company
An imprinted mark or stamp used to authenticate or indicate the date
A label that provides information
A category of people or things having common characteristics
An ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic
A mark of infamy or disgrace
A notional limit or boundary
A note by way of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram
The centre of a target
A good or redeeming feature or point
Punctuation mark indicating brief pause or interval when reading or writing
The fact of observing or paying attention to something
Text written by hand, or the act of writing by hand
A long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to indicate a figure or position
A sign or warning of something to come
A publication, version or launch of a given product
A certain quantity or degree of something
A short twisting or wiggling line or mark
To indicate in some way for later reference
“Can you mark the sections of the report that are relevant to this case?”
To label with one's name or brand
“It was a shared fridge, and we were required to mark our individual items clearly.”
To notice or pay careful attention to
“It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. You mark my words!”
To blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark
“Following the wild party, wine and grease would mark the floor.”
To be an indication of (a significant event or stage)
“If the Erskine scheme comes to pass, it will mark a significant change in fortunes for similar proposals.”
(marked by) To characterize as having a particular quality or feature
“In each instance, his works are marked by a high level of technical skill.”
(British) To grade or evaluate academic work
“The teacher will mark your assignment once it has been submitted.”
To celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary
“We all agreed that we should hold a celebration to mark the historic event.”
To note or record in writing
“Mark the names of each individual as I read them aloud.”
To cover with drops or spots of something
To form a deep recess or notch in a line or surface
To write or carve (words or symbols) on something
To direct one's gaze
To stress or emphasize
(something) To take into account before making a judgment call
To mark or fix the limits of
To enter or record into a list or record of items or things
To stamp an official mark to indicate that postage has been paid
To set apart for a special use
To choose or select
To initiate or announce the arrival of something, typically with fanfare
To announce or declare, especially officially or publicly
To have an emotional effect on
To add annotation to
To calculate the total number of
To section off a physical space or area
To aim or direct (something) in a given direction
To render comprehensible or understandable
To make contact or communication with
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