mark

Definitions of mark in various dictionaries:

noun - a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

noun - a distinguishing symbol

noun - a reference point to shoot at

noun - a visible indication made on a surface

noun - the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember

noun - a symbol of disgrace or infamy

noun - formerly the basic unit of money in Germany

noun - Apostle and companion of Saint Peter

noun - a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

noun - a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)

noun - a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

noun - the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament

noun - an indication of damage

noun - a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

noun - something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal

verb - attach a tag or label to

verb - designate as if by a mark

verb - be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait

verb - mark by some ceremony or observation

verb - make or leave a mark on

verb - to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

verb - notice or perceive

verb - mark with a scar

verb - make small marks into the surface of

verb - establish as the highest level or best performance

verb - make underscoring marks

verb - remove from a list

verb - put a check mark on or near or next to

verb - assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation

verb - insert punctuation marks into

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 number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement: got a mark of 95 instead of 100.

Often marks.

An inscription, name, stamp, label, or seal placed on an article to signify ownership, quality, manufacture, or origin.

A notch in an animal’s ear or hide indicating ownership.

Nautical.

A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a lead line to indicate the depth of the water.

A Plimsoll mark.

A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.

A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.

A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.

Importance; prominence: “a fellow of no mark nor likelihood” (Shakespeare).

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 a point that serves as a guide.

A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.

The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.

A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.

A record: set a new mark in the long jump.

Sports.

A strike or spare in bowling.

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.

A character or feature in a file or record used to locate a specific point or condition.

To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent.

To form, make, or depict by making a mark: marked a square on the board.

To supply with natural markings: gray fur that is marked with stripes.

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.

To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.

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 and numbers.

To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent.

To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.

To record (the score) in various games.

To make a visible impression: This pen will mark under water.

To receive a visible impression: The floor marks easily.

To keep score.

To determine academic grades: a teacher who marks strictly.

Archaic.

To deface by covering with marks.

To mark for sale at a higher price.

To move the feet alternately in the rhythm of a marching step without advancing.

To suspend progress for the time being; wait in readiness.

The central meaning shared by these verb s is “to place a mark of identification on”: marked the furs with their place of origin; brand cattle; labeled the boxes on the shelf; tagging suitcases; ticketed the new merchandise.

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.

verb - to make a visible impression on