mark
mark/märk/
noun
- a small area on a surface having a different color from its surroundings, typically one caused by accident or damage."the blow left a red mark down one side of her face"synonyms: blemish, streak, spot, fleck, dot, blot, stain, smear, trace, speck, speckle, blotch, smudge, smut, smirch, fingermark, fingerprint, impression, imprint, bruise, discoloration, scar, pit, pockmark, pock, scratch, dent, chip, notch, nick, line, score, cut, incision, gash, marking, blaze, stripe, birthmark, splotch, splodge, stigma
- a line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something."the first syllable has a stress mark"synonyms: symbol, sign, character, exclamation mark, question mark, quotation mark, diacritic, diacritical mark
- a point awarded for a correct answer or for proficiency in an examination or competition."many candidates lose marks because they don't read the questions carefully"
- (followed by a numeral) a particular model or type of a vehicle, machine, or device."a Mark 10 Jaguar"
- a target."few bullets could have missed their mark"synonyms: target, goal, aim, bullseye, objective, object, end, purpose, intent, intention
verb
- make a visible impression or stain on."he fingered the photograph gently, careful not to mark it"synonyms: discolor, stain, smear, smudge, streak, blotch, blot, blemish, dirty, smirch, damage, deface, disfigure, pockmark, pit, bruise, scrape, scratch, scar, dent, chip, nick, notch, score, cut, gash, splotch, splodge
- write a word or symbol on (an object), typically for identification."she marked all her possessions with her name"synonyms: put one's name on, name, initial, put one's seal on, label, tag, hallmark, watermark, brand, stamp, earmark, indicate, flag, tab, show the position of, show, identify, designate, delineate, denote, tick
- show the position of."the top of the pass marks the border between Alaska and the Yukon"
- (of a teacher or examiner) assess the standard of (a piece of written work) by assigning points for proficiency or correct answers."the teachers are given adequate time to mark term papers"synonyms: assess, evaluate, appraise, correct, grade
- notice or pay careful attention to."he'll leave you, you mark my words !"synonyms: take heed of, pay heed to, heed, listen to, take note/notice of, pay attention to, attend to, note, mind, bear in mind, give (a) thought to, take into consideration, take to heart, regard
- (of a player in a team game) stay close to (a particular opponent) in order to prevent them getting or passing the ball."each central defender marks one attacker"
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5 days ago · verb ; (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).
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