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Definition of 'Mark' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) mark
a visible impression on a surface, as a line, spot, scratch, dent, or stain.

2.  mark
a symbol used in writing or printing:
a punctuation mark.

3.  mark
a token or indication; sign:
to bow as a mark of respect.

4.  mark
a noticeable or lasting effect; imprint:
The experience had left its mark on her.

5.  mark
a distinctive or characteristic trait:
a mark of nobility.

6.  mark
a device or symbol serving to identify, indicate origin or ownership, etc.

7.  mark
a sign, usu. a cross, made instead of a signature.

8.  mark
a symbol used in rating a student's achievement; grade.

9.  mark
Often, marks. any evaluative rating:
gave him high marks for trying.

10.  mark
an object or sign serving to indicate position.

11.  mark
a point reached, as on a scale or in a process:
the halfway mark.

12.  mark
a recognized or required standard of merit:
work that's not up to the mark.

13.  mark
a target; goal:
to miss the mark.

14.  mark
distinction; note:
a man of mark.

15.  mark
an object of derision or abuse:
an easy mark for bullies.

16.  mark
the victim of a swindle.

17.  mark
(cap.) (used with a numeral to designate a model of an item of manufacture, as a weapon or car.)

18.  mark
the starting line in a race.

19.  mark
any of the points marked at intervals on a sounding line to indicate depth.

20.  mark
a tract of land held in common by a medieval Germanic community.

21.  mark
Archaic. land forming a boundary.

22. (v.t.) mark
to be a distinguishing feature of:
a day marked by sadness.

23.  mark
to put a mark or marks on.

24.  mark
to evaluate with an academic mark; grade:
to mark exams.

25.  mark
to label with indications of price or quality:
to mark merchandise.

26.  mark
to trace or form by or as if by marks:
to mark out a plan of attack.

27.  mark
to designate by or as if by marks:
to mark passages to be memorized.

28.  mark
to single out; destine:
marked for greatness.

29.  mark
to record, as a score.

30.  mark
to make manifest:
to mark approval with a nod.

31.  mark
to give heed to:
Mark my words.

32.  mark
to observe:
marked a change in the weather.

33.  mark
to deposit a scent mark on.

34. (v.i.) mark
to take notice; give attention; consider.

35.  mark
to make a mark or marks.

36.  mark
mark down,

37.  mark
to reduce the price of.

38.  mark
to note in writing.

39.  mark
mark up,

40.  mark
to mar or deface with marks.

41.  mark
to mark with notations or symbols.

42.  mark
to raise the price of.

43.  mark
to function in an unproductive way.

44.  mark
to move the feet alternately as if marching but without advancing.

45. (n.) mark
the basic currency of Germany, which has a fixed value relative to the euro.

46.  mark
a former English monetary unit equal to 13s. 4d.

47.  mark
a former European unit of weight, esp. for gold and silver, usu. equal to 8 ounces (249 grams).

48. (n.) Mark
one of the four Evangelists: traditionally believed to be the author of the second Gospel.

49.  Mark
the second Gospel.

50.  Mark
King, a king of Cornwall in Arthurian legend: the husband of Iseult and uncle of Tristram.


Definition of 'Mark' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) mark, grade, score
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
"she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?"

2. (noun) marker, marking, mark
a distinguishing symbol
"the owner's mark was on all the sheep"

3. (noun) target, mark
a reference point to shoot at
"his arrow hit the mark"

4. (noun) mark, print
a visible indication made on a surface
"some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks"; "paw prints were everywhere"

5. (noun) mark
the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
"it was in London that he made his mark"; "he left an indelible mark on the American theater"

6. (noun) mark, stigma, brand, stain
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
"And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis

7. (noun) mark, German mark, Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark
formerly the basic unit of money in Germany

8. (noun) Mark, Saint Mark, St. Mark
Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel

9. (noun) chump, fool, gull, mark, patsy, fall guy, sucker, soft touch, mug
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

10. (noun) mark
a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
"his answer was just a punctuation mark"

11. (noun) sign, mark
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
"he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"

12. (noun) Mark, Gospel According to Mark
the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament

13. (noun) scratch, scrape, scar, mark
an indication of damage

14. (noun) crisscross, cross, mark
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

15. (verb) bell ringer, bull's eye, mark, home run
something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
"the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run"

16. (verb) tag, label, mark
attach a tag or label to
"label these bottles"

17. (verb) mark
designate as if by a mark
"This sign marks the border"

18. (verb) distinguish, mark, differentiate
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
"His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"

19. (verb) commemorate, mark
mark by some ceremony or observation
"The citizens mark the anniversary of the revolution with a march and a parade"

20. (verb) mark
make or leave a mark on
"the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"

21. (verb) stigmatize, stigmatise, brand, denounce, mark
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
"He denounced the government action"; "She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock"

22. (verb) notice, mark, note
notice or perceive
"She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"

23. (verb) scar, mark, pock, pit
mark with a scar
"The skin disease scarred his face permanently"

24. (verb) score, nock, mark
make small marks into the surface of
"score the clay before firing it"

25. (verb) set, mark
establish as the highest level or best performance
"set a record"

26. (verb) score, mark
make underscoring marks

27. (verb) cross off, cross out, strike out, strike off, mark
remove from a list
"Cross the name of the dead person off the list"

28. (verb) check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
put a check mark on or near or next to
"Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"

29. (verb) grade, score, mark
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
"grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework"

30. (verb) punctuate, mark
insert punctuation marks into


Definition of 'Mark' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) mark
a spot, stain, or sign of damage
a dirty mark on his face; a burn mark on the table; skid marks on the road

2.  mark
a sign or indication
a mark of respect; the mark of a champion

3.  mark
a level reached
The money raised is just past the $1,000 mark.; runners reaching the halfway mark in the race

4.  mark
the mark
the correct or true number or amount
His predictions were way off the mark/wide of the mark.; You're right on the mark!

5.  mark
on your mark(s)
used to tell runners in a race to move to the start line
On your marks, get set, go!

6.  mark
leave your mark
to affect noticeably
This tree-killing disease has left its mark on the landscape.

7.  mark
a grade on a piece of work
She received high marks in her course.

8. (verb) mark
to indicate what sth is by writing or drawing sth
healthy products marked with the healthy living symbol; Mark the products you'd like to order with an 'X'.

9.  mark
to commemorate or celebrate an event
mourners marking the anniversary of the tsunami; They marked the publication of his first novel with a party.

10.  mark
to make a mark on sth so that its appearance is spoiled
The heavy furniture marked the floor.

11.  mark
to grade a student's work
to mark exam papers


Definition of 'Mark' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Mark
a license of reprisals. See Marque

2. (noun) Mark
an old weight and coin. See Marc

3. (noun) Mark
the unit of monetary account of the German Empire, equal to 23.8 cents of United States money; the equivalent of one hundred pfennigs. Also, a silver coin of this value

4. (noun) Mark
a visible sign or impression made or left upon anything; esp., a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace

5. (noun) Mark
a character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark

6. (noun) Mark
a character (usually a cross) made as a substitute for a signature by one who can not write

7. (noun) Mark
a fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark

8. (noun) Mark
a trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark

9. (noun) Mark
an evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character

10. (noun) Mark
that toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach

11. (noun) Mark
attention, regard, or respect

12. (noun) Mark
limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark

13. (noun) Mark
badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station

14. (noun) Mark
preeminence; high position; as, particians of mark; a fellow of no mark

15. (noun) Mark
a characteristic or essential attribute; a differential

16. (noun) Mark
a number or other character used in registring; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness

17. (noun) Mark
image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants

18. (noun) Mark
one of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called "deeps."

19. (verb) Mark
to put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing

20. (verb) Mark
to be a mark upon; to designate; to indicate; -- used literally and figuratively; as, this monument marks the spot where Wolfe died; his courage and energy marked him for a leader

21. (verb) Mark
to leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor

22. (verb) Mark
to keep account of; to enumerate and register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or cards

23. (verb) Mark
to notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard

24. (verb) Mark
to take particular notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark


Translation of 'Mark' Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary 

Sense: (alsoDeutsche Mark, ~Deutschmark

Afrikaans flag Afrikaans: mark Arabic flag Arabic: مارك: وِحْدَة نَقْد ألمان Bulgarian flag Bulgarian: гер. марка
Brazilian flag Brazilian: marco alemão Czech flag Czech: marka Danish flag Danish: D-mark
Spanish flag Spanish: marco Estonian flag Estonian: mark Farsi flag Farsi: واحد
Finnish flag Finnish: markka Hebrew flag Hebrew: מַארק Hindi flag Hindi: निशान
Croatian flag Croatian: njemačka marka Indonesian flag Indonesian: mark, mata uang Jerman Italian flag Italian: marco
Korean flag Korean: 마르크(독일의 화폐 단위) Lithuanian flag Lithuanian: markë Malay flag Malay: mark
Persian flag Persian: پولى سبق آلمان واحد Pashto flag Pashto: د جرمنى د هيواد پخوانى پي Russian flag Russian: марка
Slovak flag Slovak: marka Serbian flag Serbian: marka Thai flag Thai: มาร์ค สกุลเงินของเยอรมัน
Turkish flag Turkish: mark Taiwanese flag Taiwanese: 馬克(德國在改採歐元前的舊貨幣) Ukrainian flag Ukrainian: марка
Urdu flag Urdu: جرمنی کا معیاری سکہ Vietnamese flag Vietnamese: đồng Mác (Đức) Chinese flag Chinese: 马克(德国的旧货币)

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