Definition of hallmark - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
characteristicsdistinguishing characteristic or feature of something
- Generosity is the hallmark of her personality.
2.
qualityfeature indicating excellence or authenticity
- The attention to detail is a hallmark of luxury brands..
3.
jewelryTECH. official mark on precious metals indicating qualityTECH.
- The ring had a hallmark to prove its purity.
Verb
1.
identificationidentify something as characteristic of a quality
- Her kindness hallmarks her personality.
2.
authenticityTECH. mark an item to show authenticity or qualityTECH.
- The jeweler hallmarked the gold bracelet.
Images of hallmark
official mark on precious metals indicating quality
Expressions with hallmark
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special quality that shows what something is known for
Kindness is the hallmark of her personality.
Origin of hallmark
Middle English, hal (whole) + mark (sign)
Examples of hallmark in a sentence
The hallmark of the brand is its innovative design. Innovation is a hallmark of the tech industry. Her kindness is a hallmark of her character. The bracelet's hallmark confirmed its authenticity. She checked the hallmark before purchasing the necklace. The new policy hallmarks a shift in strategy.
His unique style hallmarks his artwork. The silversmith hallmarked the antique spoon. Each piece was hallmarked to ensure quality.
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- French:signe distinctif, caractériser, ...
- German:Kennzeichen, kennzeichnen, ...
- Italian:tratto distintivo, contraddistinguere, ...
- Spanish:sello distintivo, caracterizar, ...
- Portuguese:marca distintiva, caracterizar, ...
- Chinese:显著特征, 体现, ...
- Japanese:特徴, 特徴づける, ...
- Arabic:سِمَة مُمَيَّزَة, وَسَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:סִימָן הֶיכֵּר, לְאַפְיֵן, ...
- Russian:отличительная черта, характеризовать, ...
- Ukrainian:відмінна риса, визначати, ...
- Hindi:विशेषता, चिह्नित करना, ...
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