What does remark mean?

Definitions for remark
rɪˈmɑrkre·mark

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word remark.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. remark, comment, inputnoun

    a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

    "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"

  2. remarkverb

    explicit notice

    "it passed without remark"

  3. note, observe, mention, remarkverb

    make mention of

    "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"

  4. comment, notice, remark, point outverb

    make or write a comment on

    "he commented the paper of his colleague"

Wiktionary

  1. remarknoun

    A mark that replaces another mark.

  2. remarkverb

    To mark again (a piece of work).

  3. Etymology: From remarquer, from re- + marquer; see mark.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. REMARKnoun

    Observation; note; notice taken.

    Etymology: remarque, Fr.

    He cannot distinguish difficult and noble speculations from trifling and vulgar remarks. Jeremy Collier, on Pride.

  2. To Remarkverb

    Etymology: remarquer, Fr.

    It is easy to observe what has been remarked, that the names of simple ideas are the least liable to mistakes. John Locke.

    The pris’ner Samson here I seek.
    —— His manacles remark him, there he sits. John Milton.

ChatGPT

  1. remark

    A remark is a statement or comment that is made to express an opinion or provide information, often in response to something else. It could be spoken or written and may be formal or informal in nature.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Remarknoun

    to mark in a notable manner; to distinquish clearly; to make noticeable or conspicuous; to piont out

  2. Remarknoun

    to take notice of, or to observe, mentally; as, to remark the manner of a speaker

  3. Remarknoun

    to express in words or writing, as observed or noticed; to state; to say; -- often with a substantive clause; as, he remarked that it was time to go

  4. Remarkverb

    to make a remark or remarks; to comment

  5. Remarknoun

    act of remarking or attentively noticing; notice or observation

  6. Remarknoun

    the expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; the mention of that which is worthy of attention or notice; hence, also, a casual observation, comment, or statement; as, a pertinent remark

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Remark

    rē-märk′, v.t. to mark or take notice of: to express what one thinks or sees: to say.—n. words regarding anything: notice: any distinguishing mark on an engraving or etching indicating a certain state of the plate before completion, also a print or proof bearing this special remark—also Remarque′.—adj. Remark′able, deserving remark or notice: distinguished: famous: that may excite admiration or wonder: strange: extraordinary.—n. Remark′ableness.—adv. Remark′ably.—adj. Remarked′, conspicuous: bearing a remark, as an etching.—n. Remark′er. [O. Fr. remarquerre-, inten., marquer, to mark.]

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. REMARK

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Remark is ranked #140157 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Remark surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Remark.

    93.2% or 111 total occurrences were White.
    5.8% or 7 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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British National Corpus

  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'remark' in Nouns Frequency: #1345

  2. Verbs Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'remark' in Verbs Frequency: #645

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of remark in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of remark in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of remark in a Sentence

  1. Sir Arnold Bax:

    A sympathetic Scot summed it all up very neatly in the remark, You should make a point of trying every experience once, excepting incest and folk dancing.

  2. Riyad Mansour:

    This is a racist remark, as if we, the Palestinians, cannot be a part of humanity to share the rest of humanity and the rest of the international community our creativity in the field of fashion.

  3. Sergey Ivanov:

    There wasn't a single remark or concern expressed on its ecological safety.

  4. Erik Gordon:

    Because of the Monsanto Co President's remark, Bayer's CEO now has to fight a battle on two fronts, negotiating a deal with Monsanto Co while also trying to keep his shareholders onboard, it can be an easier pitch to investors when they know they can no longer influence negotiations, and a deal is presented as fait accompli.

  5. Terry Bradshaw:

    I made an insensitive remark today about Ken Jeong, who I've known for some time, i've spoken to Ken Jeong about the importance of cultural respect and apologized for my offensive comments. I would like to also apologize to the Asian-American community for my insensitivity.

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Translations for remark

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  • poznamenat, poznámkaCzech
  • BemerkungGerman
  • observaciónSpanish
  • اظهارPersian
  • kommentoida, osoittaa, huomio, huomata, huomauttaa, huomautus, panna merkille, havaintoFinnish
  • remarqueFrench
  • टिप्पणीHindi
  • դիտողությունArmenian
  • ucapanIndonesian
  • puntualizzazione, battuta, caveat, considerazioneItalian
  • 述べる, 発言, 但書き, 注目, 注意書き, 評する, 注意, 言及Japanese
  • ಹೇಳಿಕೆKannada
  • bemerkeNorwegian
  • komentować, zauważyć, skomentować, uwagaPolish
  • observar, [[fazer]] ([[uma]]) [[observação]], observaçãoPortuguese
  • observație, remarcăRomanian
  • замечание, пометка, примечаниеRussian
  • கருத்துTamil
  • 備註Chinese

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