mark

1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈmärk

: a boundary land

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

: one of the bits of leather or colored bunting placed on a sounding line at intervals

: target

: 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

: a standard of performance, quality, or condition : norm

not feeling up to the mark lately

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

: a symbol used for identification or indication of ownership

: 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

: a written or printed symbol (such as a comma or colon)

: postmark

: a symbol used to represent a teacher's estimate of a student's work or conduct

especially : grade

: a figure registering a point or level reached or achieved

the halfway mark in the game

especially : record

: attention, notice

nothing worthy of mark

: importance, distinction

a person of mark

: a lasting or strong impression

: an assessment of merits : rating

high marks for honesty

mark

2 of 4

verb

marked; marking; marks

transitive verb

a(1)

: to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of

(2)

: to plot the course of : chart

: to set apart by or as if by a line or boundary

—usually used with off

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

: to take notice of : observe

mark my words

: to pick up (one's golf ball) from a putting green and substitute a marker

intransitive verb

: to take careful notice

mark

3 of 4

noun (2)

: any of various old European units of weight used especially for gold and silver

especially : a unit equal to about eight ounces (248 grams)

: a unit of value:

: an old English unit equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence

: 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

: markka

Mark

4 of 4

noun (3)

ˈmärk

: an early Jewish Christian traditionally identified as the writer of the Gospel of Mark

called also John Mark

: the second Gospel (see gospel entry 1 sense 1) in the New Testament see Bible Table

: a king of Cornwall, uncle of Tristram, and husband of Isolde

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

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

Kids Definition

mark

1 of 4 noun

ˈmärk

: a noticeable object serving as a guide for travelers

: something (as a line, notch, or fixed object) designed to record position

high-water mark

: something aimed at : target

: the starting line or position in a track event

: an object of ridicule

: a standard of performance, quality, or condition

not up to the mark

: something that gives evidence of something else : sign, indication

a mark of friendship

: an impression (as a scar, scratch, or stain) made on a surface

: a characteristic or distinguishing trait or quality

: a cross made in place of a signature

: a written or printed symbol

: a symbol (as a brand or label) used for identification (as of ownership or quality)

: a symbol (as a number or letter) representing a teacher's estimation of the quality of work or conduct : grade

: importance, distinction

stands out as a person of mark

: a lasting or strong impression

worked at several jobs but didn't make much of a mark

mark

2 of 4 verb

: to fix or trace out the bounds of by or as if by a mark

: to set apart by a boundary

mark off a tennis court

: to designate as if by a mark

marked for greatness

: to make a mark or notation on

: to furnish with natural marks

wings marked with white

: to label so as to indicate price or quality

: to make note of in writing : jot

marking the date in a journal

: to indicate by a mark or symbol

mark an accent

: to determine the value of by means of marks : grade

mark exam papers

: to be an important characteristic of : characterize, distinguish

a disease marked by fever

: 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

: 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

: an impression or trace made or occurring on something see birthmark, strawberry mark

: a cut (as an ear notch) made on livestock for identification

marked adjective

Legal Definition

mark

1 of 2 noun

: 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

: 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:

: trademark

: service mark

mark

2 of 2 transitive verb

: to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of

a landowner marking his boundary

: to affix a significant identifying mark (as a trademark) to

单词	markers
释义	mark 1 of 4 noun (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 4 verb 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 4 noun (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 4 noun (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 Phrases mark time 1 : to keep the time of a marching step by moving the feet alternately without advancing 2 : to maintain a static state of readiness 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 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 collective mark check mark certification mark beauty mark accent mark chatter mark black mark a question mark over close to the mark deutsche mark failing grade/mark find one's mark/target hash mark German mark high-water mark make one's mark mark out identifying mark/feature hit the mark mark up mark time mark my words miss its/the mark overstep the mark/line on your mark Plimsoll mark percent mark question mark reference mark quotation mark quick/slow off the mark short of the mark ripple mark service mark wide of the mark up to the mark stress mark staccato mark mark you D-mark punctuation mark strawberry mark space mark mark down chop mark off the mark bench mark toe the mark near the mark ditto mark See More collective mark check mark certification mark beauty mark accent mark chatter mark black mark a question mark over close to the mark deutsche mark failing grade/mark find one's mark/target hash mark German mark high-water mark make one's mark mark out identifying mark/feature hit the mark mark up mark time mark my words miss its/the mark overstep the mark/line on your mark Plimsoll mark percent mark question mark reference mark quotation mark quick/slow off the mark short of the mark ripple mark service mark wide of the mark up to the mark stress mark staccato mark mark you D-mark punctuation mark strawberry mark space mark mark down chop mark off the mark bench mark toe the mark near the mark ditto mark See More 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 verb 1 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 noun 1 : 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 verb 1 : 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 markers noun plural of marker 1 as in labels a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance labels tags plaques symbols tickets marks captions stickers stamps logos seals emblems badges brands legends trademarks decals hallmarks 2 as in characteristics something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis Synonyms & Similar Words characteristics features attributes traits qualities attributions marks properties symbols criteria hallmarks stamps signs fingerprints characters points diagnostics peculiarities touches notes particularities specifics indications emblems criterions differentiae tokens badges affections virtues charms singularities merits idiosyncrasies eccentricities oddities quirks individualities graces excellences
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mark

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