Definitions for Marker
ˈmɑr kərmark·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. markernoun

   some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something

   "the buoys were markers for the channel"

2. marker, marking, marknoun

   a distinguishing symbol

   "the owner's mark was on all the sheep"

3. markernoun

   a writing implement for making a mark

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. markernoun

   An object used to mark a location.

2. markernoun

   Someone or something that marks.

3. markernoun

   A felt-tipped pen.

4. markernoun

   A signed note of a debt to be paid.

5. markernoun

   A nonmonetary debt owed to someone, especially in return for a favor.

   We may not be able to do this alone. Maybe it's time to call in some of our markers.

6. markernoun

   A device that fires a paintball

7. markernoun

   A defending player who stays close to an opponent in order to mark them.

8. markerverb

   To mark or write on (something) using a marker

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Markernoun

   Etymology: marqueur, French, from mark.

   1. One that puts a mark on any thing.2. One that notes, or takes notice.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. marker

   A marker is a tool or object used to indicate, signal or identify a position, location or boundary. In the context of writing instruments, a marker is a pen with a broad, felt tip and large ink reservoir used for drawing and coloring. In biology, it refers to a gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that is associated with a particular trait. Other examples include markers in sports to indicate positions or in navigation to guide routes. It can also mean a milestone or indicator of progress or change in various fields.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Markernoun

   one who or that which marks

2. Markernoun

   one who keeps account of a game played, as of billiards

3. Markernoun

   a counter used in card playing and other games

4. Markernoun

   the soldier who forms the pilot of a wheeling column, or marks the direction of an alignment

5. Markernoun

   an attachment to a sewing machine for marking a line on the fabric by creasing it

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Marker

   Marker is a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Ørje. Marker was created as a new municipality on 1 January 1964 after the merger of the two old municipalities of Rødenes and Øymark. The municipality borders on Aremark, Rakkestad, Eidsberg, and Rømskog municipalities in Østfold county, Aurskog-Høland municipality in Akershus county, and on Sweden. European route E18 goes through the municipality. The biggest attractions in the municipality are Ørje Fortress and Basmo Fortress. Basmo Fortress lies on an isolated mountain outcropping between the lakes Rødenessjøen and Hemnessjøen in the northwestern part of the municipality.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. marker

   1. A visual or electronic aid used to mark a designated point. 2. In land mine warfare: See gap marker; intermediate marker; lane marker; row marker; strip marker. 3. In naval operations, a maritime unit which maintains an immediate offensive or obstructive capability against a specified target.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. marker

   The soldier who forms the pivot of a wheeling column, or marks the direction of an alignment. Also, the one who records the number of hits and misses made by soldiers at target practice.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MARKER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Marker is ranked #5407 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Marker surname appeared 6,438 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Marker.
   
   93% or 5,991 total occurrences were White.
   2.9% or 191 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.3% or 85 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.1% or 71 total occurrences were Asian.
   1% or 69 total occurrences were Black.
   0.4% or 31 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Artifact
   • Symbol
   • Writing Implement

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Marker' in Nouns Frequency: #2626

Anagrams for Marker »

1. Kramer

2. remark

3. re-mark

How to pronounce Marker?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Marker in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Marker in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Marker in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Marker in a Sentence

1. Ian Johnson:

   This type of relationship suggests that chillies may be just a marker for some other dietary or lifestyle factor that hasn't been accounted for but, to be fair, this kind of uncertainty is usually present in epidemiological studies, and the authors do acknowledge this.

2. Jeffrey Silber:

   We’re showing how important the marker of nursing is, but I certainly wouldn’t ignore other characteristics.

3. Richard Isaacson:

   Markers of inflammation were (also) found, which may be an equally important marker for disease progression, the findings were also apparent in people with no or minimal cognitive symptoms, which suggests these new eye tests may be well-positioned to aid in early diagnosis.

4. Tyler Monroe:

   We’re on track to be able to do this in 10 to 12 years, that’s completely unacceptable to reach that 1,200 marker.

5. Another Angola expert:

   Dos Santos' departure from power has been the talk of the town in Luanda for 15 years. He has always hinted that he wanted to leave but this is the most specific commitment he has ever made, the fact that he put a date to it is a powerful marker and would come back to haunt him if he were to renege on it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Marker
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marker
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Marker
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Marker
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Marker
7. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html