hallmark

The definition of a hallmark is a sign of excellence, high quality or a distinguishing feature.

(noun)

An example of a hallmark to a successful deli is freshly prepared food.

See hallmark in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an official mark stamped on British gold and silver articles, orig. at Goldsmiths' Hall in London, as a guarantee of genuineness
any mark or symbol of genuineness or high quality

transitive verb

to put a hallmark on

See hallmark in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A mark indicating quality or excellence.
A mark used in England to stamp gold and silver articles that meet established standards of purity.
A conspicuous feature or characteristic: “The sense of guilt is the hallmark of civilized humanity” (Theodor Reik).

transitive verb hall·marked, hall·mark·ing, hall·marks

To stamp (gold and silver articles) with a mark indicating purity.

Origin:

Origin: After Goldsmith's Hall in London, England, where gold and silver articles were appraised and stamped

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