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  1. X marknoun

    A symbol comprised of two perpendicular lines (), especially when representing negation or lack of verification.

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  1. X mark

    An X mark (also known as an ex mark or a cross mark or simply an X or ex or a cross) is used to indicate the concept of negation (for example "no, this has not been verified", "no, that is not the correct answer" or "no, I do not agree") as well as an indicator (for example, in election ballot papers or in maps as an x-marks-the-spot). Its opposite is often considered to be the check mark or tick (or the O mark used in Japan and Korea). In Japanese, the X mark (❌) is called "batsu" (ばつ) and can be expressed by someone by crossing their arms. It is also used as a replacement for a signature for a person who is blind or illiterate and thus cannot write their name. Typically, the writing of an X used for this purpose must be witnessed to be valid. As a verb, to X (or ex) off/out or to cross off/out means to add such a mark. It is quite common, especially on printed forms and document, for there to be squares in which to place x marks, or interchangeably checks. It is also traditionally used on maps to indicate locations, most famously on treasure maps. It is also used as a set of three to mark jugs of moonshine for having completed all distillation steps, while additionally signifying its potency (as high as 150 proof) relative to legal spirits, which rarely exceed 80 proof (40% ABV).

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  1. X mark

    An x mark is a mark used to indicate the concept of negation as well as affirmation. It is often used opposite the tick or check mark It is also used as a replacement for a signature for a person who is illiterate and thus cannot write his or her name. Typically, the writing of an X used for this purpose must be witnessed to be valid. As a verb, to ex off/out or to cross off/out means to add such a mark. It is quite common, especially on printed forms and document, for there to be squares in which to place x marks, or interchangeably checks. While it is more common in the United States and Germany for people to check a square box with a cross than a tick, in some countries a tick or even a v mark is used. Meanwhile in the United Kingdom, it is increasingly more common for a dot or small circle to be used instead of the traditional x mark. It is also traditionally used on maps to indicate locations, most famously on treasure maps.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of X mark in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of X mark in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of X mark in a Sentence

  1. Alex Capri:

    The TikTok hearings in the United States mark the beginnings of a regulatory meat-grinder facing all [Chinese] tech companies.

  2. Hunter Richard:

    Donald Trump Jr. tweeted last Thursday night. A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., also told Fox News ' that the congressman was looking to see what he could do to secure a signed hat for the teen. I support my president and, if you do n’t, let’s have a conversation about it instead of ripping my hat off, i just think a conversation about politics is more productive for the entire whole rather than taking my hat and yelling subjective words to me.

  3. John Locke:

    The visible mark of extraordinary wisdom and power appear so plainly in all the works of creation.

  4. Louis Bravo:

    Being a sniper is in fact different than just being infantry, it's an added stressor as everyone expects more from you. Or that every sniper should be able to perform at Hollywood level because they saw Mark Wahlberg in 'Shooter.'.

  5. Ramayana:

    Men hail the rising sun with glee, They love his setting glow to see, But fail to mark that every day In fragments bears their life away.


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