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mark 1 M0100700 (märk)n.1. A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot: a spill that left a mark on the rug; a mark next to each purchased item on the list.2. A symbol, name, or other identifier, especially:a. A name, logo, or other indicator used to indicate ownership, origin, or level of quality.b. A notch made in an animal's ear or hide to indicate ownership.c. A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.3. A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.4. a. A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement: got a mark of 95 instead of 100.b. often marks An appraisal; a rating: earned high marks from her superiors.5. Nautical a. A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.b. A Plimsoll mark.6. a. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.b. A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.c. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark on all of us.d. A specific model, type, or iteration, as of a product or machine, especially when part of a series. Usually used with a number: the mark IV model of this car.7. a. Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).b. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.8. A target: "A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark" (Ambrose Bierce).9. Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.10. An object or point that serves as a guide.11. Slang A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.12. a. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.b. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.c. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.13. Sports a. A strike or spare in bowling.b. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.14. A boundary between countries.15. A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.16. Computers A character or feature in a file, record, or data stream used to locate a specific point or condition.v. marked, mark·ing, marks v.tr.1. a. To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent: marked the wall with a crayon.b. To form, make, or depict by making a mark: marked a square on the board.c. To supply with natural markings: gray fur that is marked with stripes.2. a. To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark: marked the spot where the treasure was buried; a career marked for glory.b. To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.c. To make conspicuous: a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.3. To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary: marked off the limits of our property.4. To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.5. To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.6. a. To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.b. To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.c. Sports & Games To record (the score) in various games.7. Sports To guard (an opponent), as in soccer.v.intr.1. To make a visible impression: This pen will mark under water.2. To receive a visible impression: The floor marks easily.3. Sports & Games To keep score.4. To determine academic grades: a teacher who marks strictly.Phrasal Verbs: mark down To mark for sale at a lower price. mark up1. To deface by covering with marks.2. To mark for sale at a higher price.Idioms: beside the mark Beside the point; irrelevant. mark time1. To move the feet alternately in the rhythm of a marching step without advancing.2. To suspend progress for the time being; wait in readiness.3. To function in an apathetic or ineffective manner. [Middle English, from Old English mearc; see merg- in Indo-European roots.]
mark 2 M0100700 (märk)n.1. An English and Scottish unit of currency that was equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence.2. Any of several European units of weight that were equal to about 8 ounces (227 grams), used especially for weighing gold and silver.3. A deutsche mark.4. A markka. [Middle English, from Old English marc; see merg- in Indo-European roots. Sense 3, translation of German Mark, from Middle High German marc, marke, stamped precious metal bar, half-pound of silver or gold. Sense 4, translation of Finnish markka.]
Mark 1 M0100700 (märk)n. See Table at Bible.
Mark 2 M0100700 (märk)n. In Arthurian legend, a king of Cornwall who was the husband of Iseult and the uncle of her lover Tristan.
Mark, Saint. Author of the second Gospel in the New Testament and disciple of Saint Peter.ThesaurusVerb | 1. | mark down - reduce the price of discount - give a reduction in price on; "I never discount these books-they sell like hot cakes"knock off, shave - cut the price ofmark up - increase the price of |
marknoun1. The visible effect made on a surface by pressure:impress, impression, imprint, indent, indentation, print, stamp.2. Something visible or evident that gives grounds for believing in the existence or presence of something else:badge, evidence, index, indication, indicator, manifestation, note, sign, signification, stamp, symptom, token, witness.3. A name or other device placed on merchandise to signify its ownership or manufacture:brand, colophon, label, trademark.4. A distinctive element:attribute, character, characteristic, feature, peculiarity, property, quality, savor, trait.5. A means by which individuals are compared and judged:benchmark, criterion, gauge, measure, standard, test, touchstone, yardstick.6. A position of exalted widely recognized importance:distinction, eminence, eminency, fame, glory, illustriousness, luster, notability, note, preeminence, prestige, prominence, prominency, renown.7. The act of noting, observing, or taking into account:attention, cognizance, espial, heed, note, notice, observance, observation, regard, remark.8. One that is fired at, attacked, or abused:butt, target.9. What one intends to do or achieve:aim, ambition, design, end, goal, intent, intention, meaning, object, objective, point, purpose, target, view, why.Idioms: end in view, why and wherefore.10. Slang. A person who is easily deceived or victimized:butt, dupe, fool, gull, lamb, pushover, victim.Informal: sucker.Slang: fall guy, gudgeon, monkey, patsy, pigeon, sap.Chiefly British: mug.verb1. To make known or identify, as by signs:denote, designate, indicate, point out, show, specify.2. To give a precise indication of, as on a register or scale:indicate, read, record, register, show.3. To make a target of:target.Idiom: draw a bead on.4. To give grounds for believing in the existence or presence of:argue, attest, bespeak, betoken, indicate, point to, testify, witness.5. To make noticeable or different:characterize, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, individualize, set apart, signalize, singularize.6. To fix the limits of.Off or out:bound, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, determine, limit, measure.7. To set off by or as if by a mark indicating ownership or manufacture:brand, identify, label, tag, trademark.8. To attach a ticket to:label, tag, ticket.9. To evaluate and assign a grade to:grade, score.10. To perceive with a special effort of the senses or the mind:descry, detect, discern, distinguish, mind, note, notice, observe, remark, see.phrasal verb mark downTo become or make less in price or value:cheapen, depreciate, depress, devaluate, devalue, downgrade, lower, reduce, write down.Translationsmark down
mark down1. verb To record or make a note of something, typically by making a mark of some kind with a writing utensil or digitally. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "mark" and "down." Did you mark down my score for that last round? Sure, mark me down for a $20 donation.2. verb To reduce the price of something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "mark" and "down." Would you be willing to mark it down a little? I'm trying to stick to a budget. Those bananas have all been marked down because they're starting to turn brown.3. verb To subtract points from an overall score due to an incorrect answer, poor performance, etc. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "mark" and "down." The gymnast is definitely going to see her score marked down for several small infractions. I would have had a perfect score, but the teacher marked it down for a few spelling mistakes.4. noun A discount, or a discounted item. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated or written as one word. I always go to the sale rack in the back to take a look at the markdowns. Do they ever offer any mark-downs, or are their prices always the same?See also: down, markmark someone down[for a teacher] to give someone a low score. He'll mark you down for misspelled words. I marked down Tom for bad spelling.See also: down, markmark something down 1. Lit. to write something down on paper. She marked the number down on the paper. She marked down the number. 2. Fig. to reduce the price of something. We are going to mark all this merchandise down next Monday. We marked down the merchandise.See also: down, markmark downReduce the price of something, as in If they mark down these shoes, I'll buy two pairs. The mark here alludes to the label indicating a price. [Mid-1800s] See also: down, markmark downv.1. To write a description or symbol for something observed; make a note of something: I marked down the characteristics of every bird I saw in the woods. Did you mark the directions down?2. To lower the price of something offered for sale: The department store marked down all of its shoes last week by 20 percent. The baker marks the bread down an hour before closing.See also: down, markEncyclopediaSeemarkFinancialSeeMarkmark down
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