Definition of mark - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
impressionsvisible impression or stain on a surface
- The table had a mark from the spilled coffee.
2.
educationUK score given for academic workUK
- She received a high mark on her math test.
3.
symbolswritten or printed symbol or sign
- He placed a mark on the map to show the location.
4.
aimtarget or goal to aim at
- The archer hit the mark with precision.
5.
featuredistinguishing feature or characteristic
- Kindness is a mark of a good leader.
6.
gullible personUS person who is easily deceivedUS
- The con artist found his next mark in the crowd.
7.
productUK model or version of a productUK
- The new car is the Mark 3 version.
8.
progresspoint or stage reached, often significant
- Reaching the halfway mark was a big achievement.
9.
bordersRare boundary or limitRare
- The old stone served as a mark between the lands.
10.
reputationRare sign of disgrace or infamyRare
- The scandal left a mark on his reputation.
11.
financeDated unit of currency formerly used in GermanyDated
- The German mark was replaced by the euro.
Verb
1.
impressiontr./intr. make a visible impression on a surfacetr./intr.
- He marked the paper with a pen.
2.
educationtr. UK grade or score a test or papertr. UK
- The professor will mark the exams tomorrow..
3.
locationtr. indicate a location or positiontr.
- The sign marks the entrance to the park.
4.
celebrationtr. celebrate or acknowledge an eventtr.
- We marked the anniversary with a party.
5.
sportstr. UK stay close to an opponent in sportstr. UK
- The defender marked the striker closely.
6.
identificationtr. identify someone as a particular typetr.
- His actions marked him as a leader.
7.
effecttr. leave a long-lasting impacttr.
- The event marked her for life.
Images of mark
visible impression or stain on a surface
Expressions with mark
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reduce the price of an item
The store decided to mark down all summer clothing by 30%..
indicate completion on a list
She marked off the tasks she finished.
set boundaries or limits for an area
They marked out the area for the new park.
annotate or add notes to a text
She used a highlighter to mark up important sections in the book..
to create a visible mark or stain
The coffee spill left a mark on the table.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
fail to hit the target
The arrow missed the mark completely.
indication of disapproval or failure
The missed deadline was a black mark for the team.
to achieve the desired result or effect
Her presentation really hit the mark and impressed everyone..
make a lasting impression or cause a noticeable change
She hopes to leave her mark on the world.
make a lasting impression or impact
Work hard in this role, and you'll leave your mark on the team.
record information or a decision about something
She marked him down as a potential candidate.
move feet up and down in place as a marching exercise
The soldiers had to mark time while waiting for the parade to start..
close to being correct or accurate
His guess was near the mark.
not relevant or appropriate
Her comments were off the mark and didn't address the main issue.
precisely accurate or correct in context
Her analysis of the data was on the mark.
meeting the required standard or quality
Her performance was up to the mark.
someone easily fooled or taken advantage of
Con artists look for an easy mark in crowded places.
missing the target or goal
The arrow was wide of the mark.
more accurate or correct
Her estimate was closer to the mark than anyone else's.
permission to leave work or school early
The boss gave everyone an early mark on Friday.
achieve a goal or target after effort
After months of practice, she finally found her mark.
mark showing highest water level reached
The flood left a high-water mark on the wall.
lowest point or level of something
The company's profits hit a low-water mark last year.
Origin of mark
Proto-Germanic, markō (boundary)
Terms with mark included in their meaning
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symbol
small round mark or spot
punctuation
punctuation mark indicating sentence end
mark
long thin mark on a surface
appearance
small round mark differing in color or texture
hour mark
time indicating two hours after noon or midnight
injury
mark or injury from teeth or sting
drawing
draw a ring around something to mark it
marking
mark something with an X
academic mark
mark indicating the quality of a student's work
message
mark 'X' in a message to show affection
clean
make a stain or mark disappear
damage
disruption or mark on a surface
marking
mark a surface with a sharp object
computers
click on a file or text to mark it
symbols
mark or symbol representing something
imprint
press a mark or design onto something
body art
mark the skin with permanent designs using ink and needles
grease spot
mark left by oil on a surface
punctuation
the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩
marking
mark something with stripes
marking complete
mark with a tick or check as done
event
official gathering to celebrate or mark an event
indicate mistakes
point out or mark errors in something
typography
punctuation mark used in writing
Examples of mark in a sentence
The book left a mark on the dusty shelf. His mark in history improved significantly. The teacher praised her for the highest mark in class. She drew a mark to indicate the treasure's spot. The mark on the paper was barely visible. Our sales mark is fifty new customers this month.
The team fell short of its fundraising mark. The scar was a mark of his bravery. Her accent was a mark of her heritage. He was an easy mark for the scammer. The mark didn't suspect a thing during the trick. This phone is the latest mark in the series. The mark of the appliance indicates its generation. He finally reached the mark in his career. The project hit the mark of completion. The river acts as a mark for the property line. The fence was built as a mark to separate the fields. The accusation became a mark he couldn't erase. Her actions left a mark on the family's name. He collected old coins, including the German mark. The mark was a strong currency before the euro was introduced. She marked the wall with a pencil. The artist marked the canvas with bold strokes. She will mark the assignments over the weekend. The teacher needs to mark the quizzes by Friday. Flags mark the boundaries of the property. The map marks the location of the treasure. We will mark the occasion with fireworks. The town marked the festival with a parade. He was tasked to mark the opponent's best player. The coach instructed him to mark the forward. The scandal marked him as untrustworthy. Her talent marked her as a prodigy. The war marked an entire generation. That cruel remark marked him deeply.
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- French:marque, marquer, ...
- German:Fleck, markieren, ...
- Italian:segno, segnare, ...
- Spanish:mancha, marcar, ...
- Portuguese:marca, marcar, ...
- Chinese:污渍, 做标记, ...
- Japanese:跡, 印をつける, ...
- Arabic:أَثَر, وَسَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּתֶם, לְסַמֵּן, ...
- Russian:след, помечать, ...
- Ukrainian:слід, позначити, ...
- Hindi:निशान, निशान लगाना, ...
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