Definition
Definition of hallmarking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
jewelryTECH. the process of officially marking precious metals for purityTECH.
- Hallmarking ensures the gold ring meets quality standards.
Adjective
1.
characteristicRare serving as a distinctive featureRare
- The hallmarking trait of the artist's work is its vibrant color.
2.
authenticationTECH. related to marking items for authenticityTECH.
- The hallmarking process ensures the jewelry's authenticity.
Origin of hallmarking
Old English, heal (hall) + mearc (mark)
Examples of hallmarking in a sentence
She asked about hallmarking before buying the vintage necklace. The hallmarking feature of the building is its unique architecture. Her hallmarking characteristic is her unwavering determination. Hallmarking standards vary across different countries. The hallmarking criteria were updated to include new metals.
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- French:poinçonnage, distinctif, ...
- German:Punzierung, unverwechselbar, ...
- Italian:punzonatura, distintivo, ...
- Spanish:contrastación, distintivo, ...
- Portuguese:punçonagem, distintivo, ...
- Chinese:贵金属打印记, 独特的, ...
- Japanese:品位証明, 特徴的な, ...
- Arabic:وَسْمُ المَعادِنِ الثَّمِينَة, مُمَيِّز, ...
- Hebrew:סִימּוּן טֹהַר, מְאַפְיֵן, ...
- Russian:клеймение, отличительный, ...
- Ukrainian:клеймування, відмінний, ...
- Hindi:हॉलमार्किंग, विशिष्ट, ...
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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