mark
1 of 4noun (1)
ˈmärk 
1
: a boundary land
2
a(1)
: a conspicuous object serving as a guide for travelers
(2)
: something (such as a line, notch, or fixed object) designed to record position
b
: one of the bits of leather or colored bunting placed on a sounding line at intervals
c
: target
d
: the starting line or position in a track event
e(1)
: goal, object
(2)
: an object of attack, ridicule, or abuse
specifically : a victim or prospective victim of a swindle
(3)
: the point under discussion
(4)
: condition of being correct or accurate
her observations are on the mark
f
: a standard of performance, quality, or condition : norm
not feeling up to the mark lately
3
a(1)
: sign, indication
a mark of his esteem
(2)
: an impression (such as a scratch, scar, or stain) made on something
(3)
: a distinguishing trait or quality : characteristic
the marks of an educated person
b
: a symbol used for identification or indication of ownership
c
: a cross made in place of a signature
d(1)
: trademark
(2)
capitalized —used with a numeral to designate a particular model of a product
Mark II
e
: a written or printed symbol (such as a comma or colon)
f
: postmark
g
: a symbol used to represent a teacher's estimate of a student's work or conduct
especially : grade
h
: a figure registering a point or level reached or achieved
the halfway mark in the game
especially : record
4
a
: attention, notice
nothing worthy of mark
b
: importance, distinction
a person of mark
c
: a lasting or strong impression
d
: an assessment of merits : rating
high marks for honesty
mark
2 of 4verb
marked; marking; marks
transitive verb
1
a(1)
: to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of
(2)
: to plot the course of : chart
b
: to set apart by or as if by a line or boundary —usually used with off
2
a(1)
: to designate as if by a mark
(2)
: to make or leave a mark on
(3)
: to furnish with natural marks
wings marked with white
(4)
: to label so as to indicate price or quality
(5)
: to make notations in or on
b(1)
: to make note of in writing : jot
marking the date in his journal
(2)
: to indicate by a mark or symbol
mark an accent
(3)
: register, record
(4)
: to determine the value of by means of marks or symbols : grade
mark term papers
c(1)
: characterize, distinguish
the flamboyance that marks her style
(2)
: signalize
this year marks our 50th anniversary
3
: to take notice of : observe
mark my words
4
: to pick up (one's golf ball) from a putting green and substitute a marker
intransitive verb
: to take careful notice
mark
3 of 4noun (2)
1
: any of various old European units of weight used especially for gold and silver
especially : a unit equal to about eight ounces (248 grams)
2
: a unit of value:
a
: an old English unit equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence
b
: any one of various old Scandinavian or German units of value
specifically : a unit and corresponding silver coin of the 16th century worth ¹/₂ thaler
c(1)
: deutsche mark
(2)
: the basic monetary unit of East Germany replaced in 1990 by the West German deutsche mark
d
: markka
Mark
4 of 4noun (3)
ˈmärk
1
a
: an early Jewish Christian traditionally identified as the writer of the Gospel of Mark
called also John Mark
b
: the second Gospel (see gospel entry 1 sense 1) in the New Testament see Bible Table
2
: a king of Cornwall, uncle of Tristram, and husband of Isolde
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- butt
- derision
- jest
- joke
- laughingstock
- mock
- mockery
- sport
- target
Verb
- label
- tag
- ticket
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Verb Any little bit of dirt will mark that fabric. Be careful not to mark the floor with your shoes. mark an accent on a letter She marked an “X” on each box. I have marked the event on my calendar. She marked each box with an “X.” X marks the spot where the suspect was last seen. Use a bookmark to mark your place. We put some tape on the floor to mark where the tables should go. The dog marked the base of the tree by urinating. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2017 Texans are feeling the bite of winter this weekend with some places not even reaching the freezing mark. —Brett Barrouquere, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2017 The Dow Jones industrial average traded within 1 point of the record 20,000 mark. —Ana Swanson, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2017 In Lombardi’s nine seasons in Green Bay, the Packers won five NFL titles, including the first two Super Bowls, and posted an 89-29-4 mark. —Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5 Jan. 2017 This has made its mark, with only 65 percent of millennials owning such cards, compared to 83 percent of baby boomers and 78 percent of generation Xers. —Houston Chronicle, 29 Dec. 2016 Carol Cormaci, La Cañada Valley Sun, 4 Apr. 2017 Officially, this national holiday marks the anniversary of the First Fleet of British settlers arriving in New South Wales in 1788. —Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2017 The fundraising gala was the opening event for the 75th Commemoration of the Pearl Harbor attack and marked the 10th anniversary for the Pacific Aviation Museum. —Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii's News Leader, 26 Dec. 2016 The first Friday of the month marks the first formal day of operation for Bar Elixrs, Chinatown’s newest watering hole. —Star-advertiser Staff, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 29 Nov. 2016 But in naming Hussein crown prince early, Abdullah had hoped to avoid the confusion and anxiety in the kingdom that marked his father’s last days. —Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2014 See More
Noun
The couple is also responsible for their own food, clothing, entertainment and bedding, and though there's a resupply trip at the three-month mark, they will be otherwise cut off from the mainland during this period. —Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2017 Texans are feeling the bite of winter this weekend with some places not even reaching the freezing mark. —Brett Barrouquere, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2017 The Dow Jones industrial average traded within 1 point of the record 20,000 mark. —Ana Swanson, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2017 In Lombardi’s nine seasons in Green Bay, the Packers won five NFL titles, including the first two Super Bowls, and posted an 89-29-4 mark. —Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5 Jan. 2017 This has made its mark, with only 65 percent of millennials owning such cards, compared to 83 percent of baby boomers and 78 percent of generation Xers. —Houston Chronicle, 29 Dec. 2016 Verb
Fifty Years AgoChurch of the Lighted Window marked its 70th birthday on April 9, 1967. —Carol Cormaci, La Cañada Valley Sun, 4 Apr. 2017 Officially, this national holiday marks the anniversary of the First Fleet of British settlers arriving in New South Wales in 1788. —Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2017 The fundraising gala was the opening event for the 75th Commemoration of the Pearl Harbor attack and marked the 10th anniversary for the Pacific Aviation Museum. —Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii's News Leader, 26 Dec. 2016 The first Friday of the month marks the first formal day of operation for Bar Elixrs, Chinatown’s newest watering hole. —Star-advertiser Staff, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 29 Nov. 2016 But in naming Hussein crown prince early, Abdullah had hoped to avoid the confusion and anxiety in the kingdom that marked his father’s last days. —Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2014 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Old English mearc boundary, march, sign; akin to Old High German marha boundary, Latin margo
Verb
Middle English, from Old English mearcian; akin to Old High German marcōn to mark, determine the boundaries of, Old English mearc boundary
Noun (2)
Middle English, from Old English marc, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mǫrk mark; akin to Old English mearc sign
Noun (3)
Latin Marcus
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)
Noun (2)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (3)
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing mark
Kids Definition
mark
1 of 4 noun ˈmärk
1
a
: a noticeable object serving as a guide for travelers
b
: something (as a line, notch, or fixed object) designed to record position
high-water mark
c
: something aimed at : target
d
: the starting line or position in a track event
e
: an object of ridicule
f
: a standard of performance, quality, or condition
not up to the mark
2
a
: something that gives evidence of something else : sign, indication
a mark of friendship
b
: an impression (as a scar, scratch, or stain) made on a surface
c
: a characteristic or distinguishing trait or quality
d
: a cross made in place of a signature
e
: a written or printed symbol
f
: a symbol (as a brand or label) used for identification (as of ownership or quality)
g
: a symbol (as a number or letter) representing a teacher's estimation of the quality of work or conduct : grade
3
a
: importance, distinction
stands out as a person of mark
b
: a lasting or strong impression
worked at several jobs but didn't make much of a mark
mark
2 of 4 verb1
a
: to fix or trace out the bounds of by or as if by a mark
b
: to set apart by a boundary
mark off a tennis court
2
a
: to designate as if by a mark
marked for greatness
b
: to make a mark or notation on
c
: to furnish with natural marks
wings marked with white
d
: to label so as to indicate price or quality
3
a
: to make note of in writing : jot
marking the date in a journal
b
: to indicate by a mark or symbol
mark an accent
c
: to determine the value of by means of marks : grade
mark exam papers
4
: to be an important characteristic of : characterize, distinguish
a disease marked by fever
5
: to take notice of : observe
mark my words
mark
3 of 4 noun : deutsche mark
Mark
4 of 4 noun ˈmärk
: the second Gospel in the New Testament see bible
Medical Definition
mark
noun ˈmärk
1
: a narrow deep hollow on the surface of the crown of a horse's incisor tooth that gradually becomes obliterated by the wearing away of the crown and therefore is indicative of the animal's age and usually disappears from the lower central incisors about the sixth year while traces may remain in the upper until the eleventh
2
: an impression or trace made or occurring on something see birthmark, strawberry mark
3
: a cut (as an ear notch) made on livestock for identification
marked adjective
Legal Definition
mark
1 of 2 noun1
: a character usually in the form of a cross or X that is made as a substitute for a signature by a person who cannot write his or her name
2
: a character, device, label, brand, seal, or other sign put on an article or used in connection with a service especially to show the maker or owner, to certify quality, or for identification:
a
: trademark
b
: service mark
mark
2 of 2 transitive verb1
: to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of
a landowner marking his boundary
2
: to affix a significant identifying mark (as a trademark) to
mark 1 of 2
verb
1
as in to label
to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- label
- stamp
- tag
- designate
- identify
- ticket
- hallmark
- name
- title
- brand
- term
- earmark
- style
- tab
- caption
- entitle
- call
- stigmatize
2
as in to distinguish
to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion Synonyms & Similar Words
- distinguish
- characterize
- differentiate
- customize
- individualize
- particularize
3
as in to record
to make a written note of mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner Synonyms & Similar Words
- record
- log
- note
- report
- transcribe
- register
- enter
- set down
- write down
- take down
- minute
- put down
- jot (down)
- inscribe
- chronicle
- notch
- score
- enregister
- chalk (up)
mark
2 of 2noun
1
as in target
a person or thing that is made fun of in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians Synonyms & Similar Words
- target
- joke
- mock
- butt
- victim
- mockery
- fool
- derision
- laughingstock
- sport
- pigeon
- sucker
- monkey
- fall guy
- gull
- jest
- dupe
- chump
- sap
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- favorite
- pet
- darling
2
as in victim
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table Synonyms & Similar Words
- target
- victim
- butt
- sitting duck
- prey
- laughingstock
- lightning rod
- goat
- scapegoat
- fall guy
- mockery
- pilgarlic
- whipping boy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- troublemaker
- gossip
- tattler
- talebearer
- tease
- tormentor
- tattletale
- defamer
- gossiper
- tormenter
- teaser
- needler
- baiter
- libeler
- torturer
- traducer
- taunter
- insulter
- scorner
- heckler
- libelist
- satirist
- derider
- mocker
- ribber
- scoffer
- parodist
- caricaturist
- lampooner
- ridiculer
3
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence Synonyms & Similar Words
- reputation
- repute
- name
- note
- fame
- report
- honor
- character
- rep
- odor
- credit
- notoriety
- image
- renown
- regard
- reverence
- celebrity
- admiration
- persona
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- shame
- dishonor
- reproach
- infamy
- discredit
- disgrace
- disrepute
- ignominy
- odium
- opprobrium
- obloquy
4
as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist Synonyms & Similar Words
- criterion
- standard
- benchmark
- measure
- metric
- rule
- touchstone
- grade
- yardstick
- par
- example
- bar
- barometer
- norm
- average
- instance
- pinnacle
- zenith
- apex
- peak
- gold standard
- summit
- meridian
- case
- acme
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deviation
- abnormality
- aberration
5
as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish set marks for expected daily output Synonyms & Similar Words
- goal
- aim
- intent
- plan
- intention
- purpose
- object
- objective
- idea
- thing
- point
- target
- ambition
- end
- meaning
- dream
- ideal
- design
- aspiration
- bourne
- bourn
- project
- hope
- name of the game
- wish
- pretension
- desire
- scheme
- destination
- grail
- plot
- mind
- holy grail
- terminus
- nirvana
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- way
- means
- method
6
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet Synonyms & Similar Words
- characteristic
- feature
- attribute
- quality
- trait
- marker
- attribution
- hallmark
- criterion
- stamp
- symbol
- specific
- point
- sign
- property
- touch
- note
- diagnostic
- fingerprint
- indication
- peculiarity
- particularity
- affection
- character
- emblem
- badge
- token
- differentia
- grace
- virtue
- merit
- excellence
- uniqueness
- charm
- singularity
- eccentricity
- individuality
- quirk
- idiosyncrasy
- oddity
7
as in scar
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing a small mark where the car had scraped a wall Synonyms & Similar Words
- scar
- blotch
- defect
- mar
- blemish
- stain
- spot
- blight
- distortion
- imperfection
- flaw
- irregularity
- deformity
- pockmark
- fault
- disfigurement
- excrescence
- abnormality
- blur
- bug
- taint
- blot
- excrescency
- injury
- failing
- weakness
- glitch
- misshape
- impairment
- kink
- damage
- defacement
- malformation
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ornament
- enhancement
- decoration
- adornment
- embellishment
8
as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology Synonyms & Similar Words
- effect
- impact
- influence
- significance
- consequence
- sway
- repercussion
- importance
- prestige
- pull
- mastery
- domination
- weight
- authority
- dominion
- clout
- command
- supremacy
- sovereignty
- sovranty
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- weakness
- impotence
- helplessness
- powerlessness
- impotency
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of mark are note, sign, symptom, and token. While all these words mean "a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible," mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance.
a mark of a good upbringing
In some situations, the words note and mark are roughly equivalent. However, note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic.
a note of irony in her writing
The synonyms sign and mark are sometimes interchangeable, but sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason.
encouraging signs for the economy
The meanings of symptom and mark largely overlap; however, symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition.
rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay
While in some cases nearly identical to mark, token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible.
this gift is a token of our esteem