Definitions of mark in various dictionaries:
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a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
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a distinguishing symbol
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a reference point to shoot at
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a visible indication made on a surface
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the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
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a symbol of disgrace or infamy
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formerly the basic unit of money in Germany
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Apostle and companion of Saint Peter
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a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
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a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
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a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
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the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament
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an indication of damage
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a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
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something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
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attach a tag or label to
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designate as if by a mark
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be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait
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mark by some ceremony or observation
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make or leave a mark on
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to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
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notice or perceive
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mark with a scar
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make small marks into the surface of
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establish as the highest level or best performance
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make underscoring marks
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remove from a list
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put a check mark on or near or next to
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assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
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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