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The definition of a mark is a sign, symbol, indication or a stain.

(noun)

An example of a mark is a bruise from being hit.

Mark is defined as to put an indication or symbol on something in order to identify it.

(verb)

An example of mark is to label a container.
An example of mark is to give a paper an "A."

See mark in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a visible trace or impression on a surface; specif.,
1. a line, dot, or other distinctive feature produced by drawing, coloring, stamping, etc.
2. a spot, stain, scratch, blemish, mar, bruise, dent, etc.
a sign, symbol, or indication; specif.,
1. a printed or written sign or stroke: punctuation marks
2. a brand, label, seal, tag, etc. put on an article to show the owner, maker, etc.
3. a sign or indication of some quality, character, etc.: politeness is a mark of good upbringing
4. a letter or figure used in schools, etc. to show quality of work or behavior; grade; rating: a mark of B in history
5. a cross or other sign made on a document as a substitute for a signature by a person unable to write
a standard of quality, proficiency, propriety, etc.: failing to come up to the mark
importance; distinction; eminence: a man of mark
impression; influence: to leave one's mark in history
a visible object of known position, serving as a guide or point of reference: a tower as a mark for fliers
a line, dot, notch, etc. used to indicate position, as on a graduated scale
1. an object aimed at; target
2. an object desired or worked for; end; aim; goal
1. a person against whom an attack, criticism, ridicule, etc. is directed
2. Slang an intended victim of a swindle
a taking notice; heed
Archaic
1. a boundary, border, or borderland; march
2. among Germanic peoples in earlier times, land held or worked in common by a community
Naut. one of the knots or bits of leather or colored cloth placed at irregular intervals on a lead line to indicate depths in fathoms
Sports
1. the starting line of a race
2. a spare or a strike in bowling

Origin: ME < OE mearc, orig., boundary, hence boundary sign, hence sign, akin to Ger mark, boundary, boundary mark, marke, a token, mark < Gmc *marka < IE base *mereĝ-, edge, boundary > L margo, margin, OIr mruig, borderland

transitive verb

to put or make a mark or marks on
to identify or designate by or as by a mark or marks: abilities that mark one for success
to trace, make, or produce by or as by marks; draw, write, record, etc.
to show or indicate by a mark or marks
to show plainly; manifest; make clear or perceptible: a smile marking happiness
to set off as distinctive; distinguish; characterize: scientific discoveries that marked the 19th century
to observe; note; take notice of; heed: mark my words
to give a grade or grades to; rate: to mark examination papers
to put prices on (merchandise)
to keep (score, etc.); record
Soccer, Field Hockey, etc. to stay close to in order to impede the movement of (an opponent)

intransitive verb

to make a mark or marks
to observe; take note
Games to keep score

noun

a former European unit of weight for gold and silver, equal to about eight ounces
a unit of value orig. equivalent to about eight ounces of silver; specif.,
1. an obsolete Scottish silver coin
2. a former money of account of England
the former basic monetary unit of Germany, superseded in 1924 by the reichsmark
deutsche mark
markka

Origin: ME marke < OE marc < ON mǫrk, a half pound of silver, mark, akin to mark: orig. prob. in reference to symbol on the balance, later on the silver bar

noun

a masculine name: var. Marc
1. Bible one of the four Evangelists, to whom is ascribed the second Gospel: his day is April 25
  also Saint Mark
2. the second book of the New Testament, telling the story of Jesus' life: abbrev. Mk

See mark in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot.
A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.
A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
a. A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement: got a mark of 95 instead of 100.
b. An appraisal; a rating. Often used in the plural: earned high marks from her superiors.
a. An inscription, name, stamp, label, or seal placed on an article to signify ownership, quality, manufacture, or origin.
b. A notch in an animal's ear or hide indicating ownership.
Nautical
a. A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
b. A Plimsoll mark.
a. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
b. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
c. Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
a. Importance; prominence: “a fellow of no mark nor likelihood” (Shakespeare).
b. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
A target: “A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark” (Ambrose Bierce).
Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.
An object or point that serves as a guide.
Slang A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.
a. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
b. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
c. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
Sports
a. A strike or spare in bowling.
b. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
A boundary between countries.
A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.
Computer Science A character or feature in a file, record, or data stream used to locate a specific point or condition.

verb marked, mark·ing, marks

verb, transitive

a. To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent.
b. To form, make, or depict by making a mark: marked a square on the board.
c. To supply with natural markings: gray fur that is marked with stripes.
a. To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark: marked the spot where the treasure was buried; a career marked for glory.
b. To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.
c. To make conspicuous: a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary: marked off the limits of our property.
To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.
To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.
a. To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
b. To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
c. Sports & Games To record (the score) in various games.
Sports To guard (an opponent), as in soccer.

verb, intransitive

To make a visible impression: This pen will mark under water.
To receive a visible impression: The floor marks easily.
Sports & Games To keep score.
To determine academic grades: a teacher who marks strictly.
Archaic To pay attention; notice.

Phrasal Verbs: mark down To mark for sale at a lower price. mark up To deface by covering with marks. To mark for sale at a higher price.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English mearc; see merg- in Indo-European roots

noun

An English and Scottish monetary unit that was equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence.
Any of several European units of weight that were equal to about 8 ounces (227 grams), used especially for weighing gold and silver.
A deutsche mark.
A markka.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English marc; see merg- in Indo-European roots

Origin: . Sense 3, translation of German Mark

Origin: . Sense 4, translation of Finnish markka

noun

Abbr. Mk See Table at Bible.

noun

In Arthurian legend, a king of Cornwall who was the husband of Iseult and the uncle of her lover Tristan.

, Saint

Author of the second Gospel in the New Testament and disciple of Saint Peter.

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