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Mark

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

Mark¹

M0100700 (märk)n. See Table at Bible.

Mark²

M0100700 (märk)n. In Arthurian legend, a king of Cornwall who was the husband of Iseult and the uncle of her lover Tristan.

mark¹

M0100700 (märk)n.1. A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot: a spill that left a mark on the rug; a mark next to each purchased item on the list.2. A symbol, name, or other identifier, especially:a. A name, logo, or other indicator used to indicate ownership, origin, or level of quality.b. A notch made in an animal's ear or hide to indicate ownership.c. A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.3. A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.4. a. A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement: got a mark of 95 instead of 100.b. often marks An appraisal; a rating: earned high marks from her superiors.5. 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.6. a. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.b. A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.c. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark on all of us.d. A specific model, type, or iteration, as of a product or machine, especially when part of a series. Usually used with a number: the mark IV model of this car.7. a. Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).b. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.8. A target: "A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark" (Ambrose Bierce).9. Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.10. An object or point that serves as a guide.11. Slang A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.12. 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.13. Sports a. A strike or spare in bowling.b. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.14. A boundary between countries.15. A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.16. Computers A character or feature in a file, record, or data stream used to locate a specific point or condition.v. marked, mark·ing, marks v.tr.1. a. To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent: marked the wall with a crayon.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.2. 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.3. To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary: marked off the limits of our property.4. To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.5. To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.6. 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.7. Sports To guard (an opponent), as in soccer.v.intr.1. To make a visible impression: This pen will mark under water.2. To receive a visible impression: The floor marks easily.3. Sports & Games To keep score.4. To determine academic grades: a teacher who marks strictly.Phrasal Verbs: mark down To mark for sale at a lower price. mark up1. To deface by covering with marks.2. To mark for sale at a higher price.Idioms: beside the mark Beside the point; irrelevant. mark time1. To move the feet alternately in the rhythm of a marching step without advancing.2. To suspend progress for the time being; wait in readiness.3. To function in an apathetic or ineffective manner.

[Middle English, from Old English mearc; see merg- in Indo-European roots.]

mark²

M0100700 (märk)n.1. An English and Scottish unit of currency that was equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence.2. Any of several European units of weight that were equal to about 8 ounces (227 grams), used especially for weighing gold and silver.3. A deutsche mark.4. A markka.

[Middle English, from Old English marc; see merg- in Indo-European roots. Sense 3, translation of German Mark, from Middle High German marc, marke, stamped precious metal bar, half-pound of silver or gold. Sense 4, translation of Finnish markka.]

mark

(mɑːk) n1. a visible impression, stain, etc, on a surface, such as a spot or scratch2. a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something: an owner's mark. 3. a cross or other symbol made instead of a signature4. a written or printed sign or symbol, as for punctuation: a question mark. 5. a letter, number, or percentage used to grade academic work6. a thing that indicates position or directs; marker7. a desired or recognized standard: he is not up to the mark. 8. an indication of some quality, feature, or prowess: he has the mark of an athlete. 9. quality or importance; note: a person of little mark. 10. a target or goal11. impression or influence: he left his mark on German literature. 12. (Cookery) one of the temperature settings on a gas oven: gas mark 5. 13. (often capital) (in trade names)a. model, brand, or type: the car is a Mark 4. b. a variation on a particular model: a Mark 3 Cortina. 14. slang a suitable victim, esp for swindling15. (Nautical Terms) nautical one of the intervals distinctively marked on a sounding lead. Compare deep²¹16. (Bowls & Bowling) bowls another name for the jack¹⁷17. (Rugby) rugby union an action in which a player standing inside his own 22m line catches a forward kick by an opponent and shouts "mark", entitling himself to a free kick18. (Australian Rules Football) Australian rules football a catch of the ball from a kick of at least 10 yards, after which a free kick is taken19. (Boxing) the mark boxing the middle of the stomach at or above the line made by the boxer's trunks20. (Historical Terms) (in medieval England and Germany) a piece of land held in common by the free men of a community21. an obsolete word for frontier22. (Statistics) statistics See class mark23. make one's mark to succeed or achieve recognition24. (General Sporting Terms) on your mark on your marks a command given to runners in a race to prepare themselves at the starting linevb25. to make or receive (a visible impression, trace, or stain) on (a surface)26. (tr) to characterize or distinguish: his face was marked by anger. 27. (often foll by: off or out) to set boundaries or limits (on): to mark out an area for negotiation. 28. (tr) to select, designate, or doom by or as if by a mark: to mark someone as a criminal. 29. (tr) to put identifying or designating labels, stamps, etc, on, esp to indicate price: to mark the book at one pound. 30. (tr) to pay heed or attention to: mark my words. 31. to observe; notice32. to grade or evaluate (scholastic work): she marks fairly. 33. (General Sporting Terms) sport Brit to stay close to (an opponent) to hamper his or her play34. (General Sporting Terms) to keep (score) in some games35. (Military) to move the feet alternately as in marching but without advancing36. (Dancing) to move the feet alternately as in marching but without advancing37. to act in a mechanical and routine way38. to halt progress temporarily, while awaiting developmentsinterj (Rugby) rugby union the shout given by a player when calling for a mark[Old English mearc mark; related to Old Norse mörk boundary land, Old High German marha boundary, Latin margō margin]

mark

(mɑːk) n1. (Currencies) See Deutschmark, markka, Reichsmark, Ostmark2. (Historical Terms) a former monetary unit and coin in England and Scotland worth two thirds of a pound sterling3. (Currencies) a former monetary unit and coin in England and Scotland worth two thirds of a pound sterling4. (Currencies) a silver coin of Germany until 1924[Old English marc unit of weight of precious metal, perhaps from the marks on metal bars; apparently of Germanic origin and related to mark¹]

Mark

(mɑːk) n1. (Bible) one of the four Evangelists. Feast day: April 252. (Bible) the second Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him

mark¹

(mɑrk)

n. 1. a visible impression on a surface, as a line, spot, scratch, dent, or stain. 2. a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark. 3. a token or indication; sign: to bow as a mark of respect. 4. a noticeable or lasting effect; imprint: The experience had left its mark on her. 5. a distinctive or characteristic trait: a mark of nobility. 6. a device or symbol serving to identify, indicate origin or ownership, etc. 7. trademark. 8. a sign, usu. a cross, made instead of a signature. 9. a. a symbol used in rating a student's achievement; grade. b. Often, marks. any evaluative rating: gave him high marks for trying. 10. an object or sign serving to indicate position. 11. a point reached, as on a scale or in a process: the halfway mark. 12. a recognized or required standard of merit: work that's not up to the mark. 13. a target; goal: to miss the mark. 14. distinction; note: a man of mark. 15. a. an object of derision or abuse: an easy mark for bullies. b. the victim of a swindle. 16. (cap.) (used with a numeral to designate a model of an item of manufacture, as a weapon or car.) 17. the starting line in a race. 18. any of the points marked at intervals on a sounding line to indicate depth. 19. a tract of land held in common by a medieval Germanic community. 20. Archaic. land forming a boundary. v.t. 21. to be a distinguishing feature of: a day marked by sadness. 22. to put a mark or marks on. 23. to evaluate with an academic mark; grade: to mark exams. 24. to label with indications of price or quality: to mark merchandise. 25. to trace or form by or as if by marks: to mark out a plan of attack. 26. to designate by or as if by marks: to mark passages to be memorized. 27. to single out; destine: marked for greatness. 28. to record, as a score. 29. to make manifest: to mark approval with a nod. 30. to give heed to: Mark my words. 31. to observe: marked a change in the weather. 32. to deposit a scent mark on. v.i. 33. to take notice; give attention; consider. 34. to make a mark or marks. 35. mark down, a. to reduce the price of. b. to note in writing. 36. mark up, a. to mar or deface with marks. b. to mark with notations or symbols. c. to raise the price of. Idioms: 1. beside the mark, not pertinent; irrelevant. 2. make one's mark, to achieve success. 3. mark time, a. to function in an unproductive way. b. to move the feet alternately as if marching but without advancing. 4. overshoot or overstep the mark, to go beyond what is fitting or suitable. 5. wide of the mark, far from the target or objective. [before 900; Middle English; Old English mearc mark, sign, borderland]

mark²

(mɑrk)

n. 1. the basic currency of Germany, which has a fixed value relative to the euro. 2. markka. 3. a former English monetary unit equal to 13s. 4d. 4. a former European unit of weight, esp. for gold and silver, usu. equal to 8 ounces (249 grams). [before 900; Old English marc unit of weight]

Mark

(mɑrk)

n. 1. one of the four Evangelists: traditionally believed to be the author of the second Gospel. 2. the second Gospel. 3. King, a king of Cornwall in Arthurian legend: the husband of Iseult and uncle of Tristram.

mark

make">make1. 'mark'

A mark is a small stain or damaged area on a surface.

...grease marks.There seems to be a dirty mark on it.

A mark is also a number or letter which indicates your score in a test or examination.

You need 120 marks out of 200 to pass.

Note that in American English, the word for this is usually points.

I got 30 points on the test out of 60.

Mark sometimes appears in the name of a vehicle or machine, followed by a number.

...his Mark II Ford Cortina.2. 'make'

However, you do not refer to a type of product as a 'mark'. If you want to indicate which company makes a product, you use the noun make.

She couldn't tell what make of car he was driving.See make

mark

Past participle: marked
Gerund: marking

Imperative
mark
mark

Present
I mark
you mark
he/she/it marks
we mark
you mark
they mark

Preterite
I marked
you marked
he/she/it marked
we marked
you marked
they marked

Present Continuous
I am marking
you are marking
he/she/it is marking
we are marking
you are marking
they are marking

Present Perfect
I have marked
you have marked
he/she/it has marked
we have marked
you have marked
they have marked

Past Continuous
I was marking
you were marking
he/she/it was marking
we were marking
you were marking
they were marking

Past Perfect
I had marked
you had marked
he/she/it had marked
we had marked
you had marked
they had marked

Future
I will mark
you will mark
he/she/it will mark
we will mark
you will mark
they will mark

Future Perfect
I will have marked
you will have marked
he/she/it will have marked
we will have marked
you will have marked
they will have marked

Future Continuous
I will be marking
you will be marking
he/she/it will be marking
we will be marking
you will be marking
they will be marking

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been marking
you have been marking
he/she/it has been marking
we have been marking
you have been marking
they have been marking

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been marking
you will have been marking
he/she/it will have been marking
we will have been marking
you will have been marking
they will have been marking

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been marking
you had been marking
he/she/it had been marking
we had been marking
you had been marking
they had been marking

Conditional
I would mark
you would mark
he/she/it would mark
we would mark
you would mark
they would mark

Past Conditional
I would have marked
you would have marked
he/she/it would have marked
we would have marked
you would have marked
they would have marked

mark

(fair catch) In Union play, the act of a player, standing with both feet on the ground within his 24-yd line, who catches the ball cleanly from an opponent’s kick and simultaneously shouts Mark!”, for which he is awarded a free kick.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	mark - a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?"score, graderating, valuation, evaluation - an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship"grade point - a numerical value assigned to a letter grade received in a course taken at a college or university multiplied by the number of credit hours awarded for the coursecentile, percentile - (statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set of scores into 100 parts each of which contains one-hundredth of the totaldecile - (statistics) any of nine points that divided a distribution of ranked scores into equal intervals where each interval contains one-tenth of the scoresquartile - (statistics) any of three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts each containing one quarter of the scores
	2.	mark - a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep"marking, markerearmark - identification mark on the ear of a domestic animalbrand - identification mark on skin, made by burningsymbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significancetrademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a productassay-mark, authentication, hallmark - a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticitypostmark - a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailingwatermark - a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the lightbroad arrow - an arrowhead mark identifying British government propertymilepost, milestone - stone post at side of a road to show distancespeg, pin - small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.pip, spot - a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)label - an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an objectcairn - a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
	3.	mark - a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"targetpoint of reference, reference point, reference - an indicator that orients you generally; "it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved"clout - a target used in archerydrogue - a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplanebull's eye, bull - the center of a target
	4.	mark - a visible indication made on a surface; "some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks"; "paw prints were everywhere"printfingerprint - a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used for biometric identification in criminal investigationsfootmark, footprint, step - a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface; "the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window"trace - a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicleindicant, indication - something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"mintmark - a mark on a coin that identifies the mint where it was producedstroke - a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush; "she applied the paint in careful strokes"hoof mark, hoof-mark, hoofprint - a visible impression on a surface made by the hoof of an animalline - a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"line - in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
	5.	mark - the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember; "it was in London that he made his mark"; "he left an indelible mark on the American theater"effect, impression - an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"
	6.	mark - a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesisstigma, stain, branddemerit - a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces; "ten demerits and he loses his privileges"bend sinister, bar sinister - a mark of bastardy; lines from top right to bottom leftcloven foot, cloven hoof - the mark of Satansymbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
	7.	mark - formerly the basic unit of money in GermanyDeutsche Mark, Deutschmark, German markGerman monetary unit - monetary unit in Germanypfennig - 100 pfennigs formerly equaled 1 Deutsche Mark in Germany
	8.	Mark - Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second GospelSaint Mark, St. Mark
	9.	mark - a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage ofchump, fall guy, gull, patsy, soft touch, sucker, mug, fooldupe, victim - a person who is tricked or swindled
	10.	mark - a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation); "his answer was just a punctuation mark"printed symbol, written symbol - a written or printed symbolarrow, pointer - a mark to indicate a direction or relationbroad arrow - a mark shaped like an arrowhead; used to mark convicts' clothingcall mark, call number, pressmark - a mark consisting of characters written on a book; used to indicate shelf locationcaret - a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a textcheck mark, tick, check - a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.; "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"diacritic, diacritical mark - a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciationditto, ditto mark - a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeateddollar mark, dollar sign - a mark ($) written before a number to indicate that it stands for the number of dollarspoint, head - a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer; "the point of the arrow was due north"punctuation mark, punctuation - the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
	11.	mark - a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"signclew, clue, cue - evidence that helps to solve a problemtoken - something serving as a sign of something else
	12.	Mark - the shortest of the four Gospels in the New TestamentGospel According to MarkNew Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible
	13.	mark - an indication of damagescar, scrape, scratchblemish, mar, defect - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish"
	14.	mark - a marking that consists of lines that cross each othercrisscross, crossmarking - a pattern of marks
	15.	mark - something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal; "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run"home run, bell ringer, bull's eyesuccess - an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"figure of speech, trope, image, figure - language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
Verb	1.	mark - attach a tag or label to; "label these bottles"tag, labelmark - make or leave a mark on; "the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"attach - cause to be attachedbrandmark, trademark, brand - mark with a brand or trademark; "when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price"point - mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changespoint - mark with diacritics; "point the letter"point - mark (Hebrew words) with diacriticscalibrate - mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units; "he calibrated the thermometer for the Celsius scale"code - attach a code to; "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later"badge - put a badge on; "The workers here must be badged"mark up - increase the price ofmark down - reduce the price of
	2.	mark - designate as if by a mark; "This sign marks the border"differentiate, distinguish, mark - be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense; "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"bespeak, betoken, indicate, signal, point - be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"blaze - indicate by marking trees with blazes; "blaze a trail"dimension - indicate the dimensions on; "These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart"signpost - mark with a signpost, as of a pathdistinguish, signalise, signalize - make conspicuous or noteworthybuoy - mark with a buoy
	3.	mark - be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense; "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"differentiate, distinguishmark - designate as if by a mark; "This sign marks the border"characterize, characterise, qualify - describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of; "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"characterise, characterize - be characteristic of; "What characterizes a Venetian painting?"
	4.	mark - mark by some ceremony or observation; "The citizens mark the anniversary of the revolution with a march and a parade"commemoratecelebrate, observe, keep - behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur"
	5.	mark - make or leave a mark on; "the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"dot - mark with a dot; "dot your `i's"stigmatise, stigmatize - mark with a stigma or stigmata; "They wanted to stigmatize the adulteress"raddle - mark or paint with raddlestriate - mark with striae or striationsink - mark, coat, cover, or stain with ink; "he inked his finger"dimple - mark with, or as if with, dimples; "drops dimpled the smooth stream"spot - mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition; "spot the areas that one should clearly identify"crisscross - mark with a pattern of crossing lines; "crisscross the sheet of paper"asterisk, star - mark with an asterisk; "Linguists star unacceptable sentences"flag - provide with a flag; "Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately"tip - mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone"underline, underscore - draw a line or lines underneath to call attention tostripe - mark with stripesspeck - produce specks in or on; "speck the cloth"bespot - mark with, or as if with, spotstrace, describe, draw, line, delineate - make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"mark, tag, label - attach a tag or label to; "label these bottles"stake, post - mark with a stake; "stake out the path"brand - burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animalsmark off, mark out - set boundaries to and delimit; "mark out the territory"
	6.	mark - to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful; "He denounced the government action"; "She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock"stigmatise, stigmatize, brand, denouncelabel - assign a label to; designate with a label; "These students were labelled `learning disabled'"
	7.	mark - notice or perceive; "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"note, noticetake notice - observe with special attention; "Take notice of the great architecture"
	8.	mark - mark with a scar; "The skin disease scarred his face permanently"pock, scar, pitnock, score, mark - make small marks into the surface of; "score the clay before firing it"blemish, deface, disfigure - mar or spoil the appearance of; "scars defaced her cheeks"; "The vandals disfigured the statue"pockmark - mark with or as if with pockmarks; "Her face was pockmarked by the disease"cicatrise, cicatrize - form a scar, after an injury; "the skin will cicatrize and it will heal soon"
	9.	mark - make small marks into the surface of; "score the clay before firing it"nock, scorescarify - scratch the surface of; "scarify seeds"scotch - make a small cut or score intoscribe - score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworkingline - mark with lines; "sorrow had lined his face"notch - cut or make a notch into; "notch the rope"pock, scar, pit, mark - mark with a scar; "The skin disease scarred his face permanently"
	10.	mark - establish as the highest level or best performance; "set a record"setlay down, establish, make - institute, enact, or establish; "make laws"
	11.	mark - make underscoring marks scoreinvalidate, cancel - make invalid for use; "cancel cheques or tickets"record, enter, put down - make a record of; set down in permanent form
	12.	mark - remove from a list; "Cross the name of the dead person off the list"cross off, cross out, strike off, strike outtake away, take out - take out or remove; "take out the chicken after adding the vegetables"
	13.	mark - put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"check off, tick off, mark off, tick, checkcheck, check into, check out, check over, check up on, suss out, look into, go over - examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"receipt - mark or stamp as paidinsure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, check, assure, control, see - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"verify - confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim"
	14.	mark - assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework"grade, scoreappraise, assess, evaluate, valuate, value, measure - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"
	15.	mark - insert punctuation marks intopunctuateadd - make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of; "We added two students to that dorm room"; "She added a personal note to her letter"; "Add insult to injury"; "Add some extra plates to the dinner table"quote - put quote marks around; "Here the author is quoting his colleague"

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noun1. spot, stain, streak, smudge, line, nick, impression, scratch, bruise, scar, dent, blot, blemish, blotch, pock, splotch, smirch The dogs rub against the walls and make dirty marks.2. symbol, sign, character, diacritic He made marks with a pencil.3. grade, rating, score, grading, assessment, percentage, evaluation He did well to get such a good mark.4. point, level, stage, degree Unemployment is fast approaching the one million mark.5. characteristic, feature, symptom, standard, quality, measure, stamp, par, attribute, criterion, norm, trait, badge, hallmark, yardstick, peculiarity The mark of a civilized society is that it looks after its weakest members.6. indication, sign, note, evidence, symbol, proof, token Shopkeepers closed their shutters as a mark of respect.7. brand, impression, label, stamp, print, device, flag, seal, symbol, token, earmark, emblem, insignia, signet Each book was adorned with the publisher's mark at the bottom of the spine.8. impression, effect, influence, impact, trace, imprint, vestiges A religious upbringing had left its mark on him.9. target, goal, aim, purpose, end, object, objective The second shot missed its mark completely.verb1. scar, scratch, dent, imprint, nick, brand, impress, stain, bruise, streak, blot, smudge, blemish, blotch, splotch, smirch How do you stop the horses marking the turf?2. label, identify, brand, flag, stamp, characterize The bank marks the cheque 'certified'.3. grade, correct, assess, evaluate, appraise He was marking essays in his study.4. distinguish, show, illustrate, exemplify, denote, evince, betoken the river which marks the border5. indicate, represent, herald, denote, betoken The announcement marks the end of an extraordinary period.6. celebrate, honour, observe, keep, remember, acknowledge, recognize, salute, commemorate, pay tribute to, memorialize, solemnize Thousands of people took to the streets to mark the occasion.7. characterize, distinguish, identify, typify The style is marked by simplicity, clarity and candour.8. observe, mind, note, regard, notice, attend to, pay attention to, pay heed to, hearken to (archaic) Mark my words. He won't last.make your mark succeed, make it (informal), make good, prosper, be a success, achieve recognition, get on in the world, make something of yourself, find a place in the sun, make a success of yourself She made her mark in the film industry in the 1960s.mark someone off distinguish, identify Her clothes marked her off from the other delegates.mark something down make cheaper, reduce, lower the price of Clothes are the best bargain, with many items marked down.mark something or someone out set apart, single out Her independence of spirit marked her out from her colleagues.mark something out delineate, outline When planting seedlings, I prefer to mark out the rows in advance.mark something up1. increase the price of, raise the price of The warehouse marks up its goods by about 10%.2. edit, annotate Mark up the work on paper, then make the changes electronically.up to the mark satisfactory, acceptable, good enough, adequate, up to scratch, passable, up to standard They get rid of those whose work isn't up to the mark.wide of the mark inaccurate, mistaken, out, wrong, wild, erroneous, off-base (U.S. & Canad. informal), off-beam (informal) That comparison isn't as wide of the mark as it seems.

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noun1. The visible effect made on a surface by pressure:impress, impression, imprint, indent, indentation, print, stamp.2. Something visible or evident that gives grounds for believing in the existence or presence of something else:badge, evidence, index, indication, indicator, manifestation, note, sign, signification, stamp, symptom, token, witness.3. A name or other device placed on merchandise to signify its ownership or manufacture:brand, colophon, label, trademark.4. A distinctive element:attribute, character, characteristic, feature, peculiarity, property, quality, savor, trait.5. A means by which individuals are compared and judged:benchmark, criterion, gauge, measure, standard, test, touchstone, yardstick.6. A position of exalted widely recognized importance:distinction, eminence, eminency, fame, glory, illustriousness, luster, notability, note, preeminence, prestige, prominence, prominency, renown.7. The act of noting, observing, or taking into account:attention, cognizance, espial, heed, note, notice, observance, observation, regard, remark.8. One that is fired at, attacked, or abused:butt, target.9. What one intends to do or achieve:aim, ambition, design, end, goal, intent, intention, meaning, object, objective, point, purpose, target, view, why.Idioms: end in view, why and wherefore.10. Slang. A person who is easily deceived or victimized:butt, dupe, fool, gull, lamb, pushover, victim.Informal: sucker.Slang: fall guy, gudgeon, monkey, patsy, pigeon, sap.Chiefly British: mug.verb1. To make known or identify, as by signs:denote, designate, indicate, point out, show, specify.2. To give a precise indication of, as on a register or scale:indicate, read, record, register, show.3. To make a target of:target.Idiom: draw a bead on.4. To give grounds for believing in the existence or presence of:argue, attest, bespeak, betoken, indicate, point to, testify, witness.5. To make noticeable or different:characterize, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, individualize, set apart, signalize, singularize.6. To fix the limits of.Off or out:bound, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, determine, limit, measure.7. To set off by or as if by a mark indicating ownership or manufacture:brand, identify, label, tag, trademark.8. To attach a ticket to:label, tag, ticket.9. To evaluate and assign a grade to:grade, score.10. To perceive with a special effort of the senses or the mind:descry, detect, discern, distinguish, mind, note, notice, observe, remark, see.phrasal verb
mark downTo become or make less in price or value:cheapen, depreciate, depress, devaluate, devalue, downgrade, lower, reduce, write down.

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作记号打分数污点记号钉人防守

mark

(maːk) noun1. (also Deutsche Mark, ~Deutschmark (ˈdoitʃmaːk) ) the standard unit of German currency before the euro. 马克（德国的旧货币） 2. a point given as a reward for good work etc. She got good marks in the exam. 分数（指成绩） 3. a stain. That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.污点4. a sign used as a guide to position etc. There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.标记5. a cross or other sign used instead of a signature. He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead. 画押，记号 6. an indication or sign of a particular thing. a mark of respect. 标签，符号 verb1. to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained. Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily. 标出，弄污，做标记，作记号，留下痕迹 2. to give marks to (a piece of work). I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.打分数3. to show; to be a sign of. X marks the spot where the treasure is buried. 指明，是…的迹象 4. to note. Mark it down in your notebook.记下5. (in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball. Your job is to mark the centre-forward. （足球）钉人防守，钉住（对手） marked adjective obvious or easily noticeable. There has been a marked improvement in her work.显著的ˈmarkedly (-kid-) adverb noticeably. It's markedly easier to do it by this method.显著地ˈmarker noun1. a person who marks eg the score at games. 记分员2. something used for marking, eg in scoring, showing the position of something etc. The area is indicated by large green markers.标志物3. a type of pen, usually with a thick point. 记号笔ˈmarksman (ˈmaːks-) – plural ˈmarksmen – noun a person who shoots well. The police marksman did not kill the criminal – he wounded him in the leg to prevent him escaping.神枪手ˈmarksmanship noun a person's skill as a marksman. 枪法leave/make one's mark to make a permanent or strong impression. The horrors of the war have left their mark on the children.留下深刻的影响mark out1. to mark the boundary of (eg a football pitch) by making lines etc. The pitch was marked out with white lines. 划出（界线、范围） 2. to select or choose for some particular purpose etc in the future. He had been marked out for an army career from early childhood.规划mark time to move the feet up and down as if marching, but without going forward. He's only marking time in this job till he gets a better one.原地踏步

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Related to mark: Mark the Evangelist, Mark Zuckerberg, Gospel of Mark

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noun
verb
phrase

Synonyms for mark

noun spot

Synonyms

spot
stain
streak
smudge
line
nick
impression
scratch
bruise
scar
dent
blot
blemish
blotch
pock
splotch
smirch

noun symbol

Synonyms

symbol
sign
character
diacritic

noun grade

Synonyms

grade
rating
score
grading
assessment
percentage
evaluation

noun point

Synonyms

point
level
stage
degree

noun characteristic

Synonyms

characteristic
feature
symptom
standard
quality
measure
stamp
par
attribute
criterion
norm
trait
badge
hallmark
yardstick
peculiarity

noun indication

Synonyms

indication
sign
note
evidence
symbol
proof
token

noun brand

Synonyms

brand
impression
label
stamp
print
device
flag
seal
symbol
token
earmark
emblem
insignia
signet

noun impression

Synonyms

impression
effect
influence
impact
trace
imprint
vestiges

noun target

Synonyms

target
goal
aim
purpose
end
object
objective

verb scar

Synonyms

scar
scratch
dent
imprint
nick
brand
impress
stain
bruise
streak
blot
smudge
blemish
blotch
splotch
smirch

verb label

Synonyms

label
identify
brand
flag
stamp
characterize

verb grade

Synonyms

grade
correct
assess
evaluate
appraise

verb distinguish

Synonyms

distinguish
show
illustrate
exemplify
denote
evince
betoken

verb indicate

Synonyms

indicate
represent
herald
denote
betoken

verb celebrate

Synonyms

celebrate
honour
observe
keep
remember
acknowledge
recognize
salute
commemorate
pay tribute to
memorialize
solemnize

verb characterize

Synonyms

characterize
distinguish
identify
typify

verb observe

Synonyms

observe
mind
note
regard
notice
attend to
pay attention to
pay heed to
hearken to

phrase make your mark

Synonyms

succeed
make it
make good
prosper
be a success
achieve recognition
get on in the world
make something of yourself
find a place in the sun
make a success of yourself

phrase mark someone off

Synonyms

distinguish
identify

phrase mark something down

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make cheaper
reduce
lower the price of

phrase mark something or someone out

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set apart
single out

phrase mark something out

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delineate
outline

phrase mark something up: increase the price of

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increase the price of
raise the price of

phrase mark something up: edit

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edit
annotate

phrase up to the mark

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satisfactory
acceptable
good enough
adequate
up to scratch
passable
up to standard

phrase wide of the mark

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inaccurate
mistaken
out
wrong
wild
erroneous
off-base
off-beam

Synonyms for mark

noun the visible effect made on a surface by pressure

Synonyms

impress
impression
imprint
indent
indentation
print
stamp

noun something visible or evident that gives grounds for believing in the existence or presence of something else

Synonyms

badge
evidence
index
indication
indicator
manifestation
note
sign
signification
stamp
symptom
token
witness

noun a name or other device placed on merchandise to signify its ownership or manufacture

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brand
colophon
label
trademark

noun a distinctive element

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attribute
character
characteristic
feature
peculiarity
property
quality
savor
trait

noun a means by which individuals are compared and judged

Synonyms

benchmark
criterion
gauge
measure
standard
test
touchstone
yardstick

noun a position of exalted widely recognized importance

Synonyms

distinction
eminence
eminency
fame
glory
illustriousness
luster
notability
note
preeminence
prestige
prominence
prominency
renown

noun the act of noting, observing, or taking into account

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attention
cognizance
espial
heed
note
notice
observance
observation
regard
remark

noun one that is fired at, attacked, or abused

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butt
target

noun what one intends to do or achieve

Synonyms

aim
ambition
design
end
goal
intent
intention
meaning
object
objective
point
purpose
target
view
why

noun a person who is easily deceived or victimized

Synonyms

butt
dupe
fool
gull
lamb
pushover
victim
sucker
fall guy
gudgeon
monkey
patsy
pigeon
sap
mug

verb to make known or identify, as by signs

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denote
designate
indicate
point out
show
specify

verb to give a precise indication of, as on a register or scale

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indicate
read
record
register
show

verb to make a target of

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target

verb to give grounds for believing in the existence or presence of

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argue
attest
bespeak
betoken
indicate
point to
testify
witness

verb to make noticeable or different

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characterize
differentiate
discriminate
distinguish
individualize
set apart
signalize
singularize

verb to fix the limits of

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bound
delimit
delimitate
demarcate
determine
limit
measure

verb to set off by or as if by a mark indicating ownership or manufacture

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brand
identify
label
tag
trademark

verb to attach a ticket to

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label
tag
ticket

verb to evaluate and assign a grade to

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grade
score

verb to perceive with a special effort of the senses or the mind

Synonyms

descry
detect
discern
distinguish
mind
note
notice
observe
remark
see

phrase mark down: to become or make less in price or value

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cheapen
depreciate
depress
devaluate
devalue
downgrade
lower
reduce
write down

Synonyms for mark

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

Synonyms

score
grade

Related Words

rating
valuation
evaluation
grade point
centile
percentile
decile
quartile

noun a distinguishing symbol

Synonyms

marking
marker

Related Words

earmark
brand
symbol
trademark
assay-mark
authentication
hallmark
postmark
watermark
broad arrow
milepost
milestone
peg
pin
pip
spot
label
cairn

noun a reference point to shoot at

Synonyms

target

Related Words

point of reference
reference point
reference
clout
drogue
bull's eye
bull

noun a visible indication made on a surface

Synonyms

Related Words

fingerprint
footmark
footprint
step
trace
indicant
indication
mintmark
stroke
hoof mark
hoof-mark
hoofprint
line

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

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effect
impression

noun a symbol of disgrace or infamy

Synonyms

stigma
stain
brand

Related Words

demerit
bend sinister
bar sinister
cloven foot
cloven hoof
symbol

noun formerly the basic unit of money in Germany

Synonyms

Deutsche Mark
Deutschmark
German mark

Related Words

German monetary unit
pfennig

noun Apostle and companion of Saint Peter

Synonyms

Saint Mark
St. Mark

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

Synonyms

chump
fall guy
gull
patsy
soft touch
sucker
mug
fool

Related Words

dupe
victim

noun a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)

Related Words

printed symbol
written symbol
arrow
pointer
broad arrow
call mark
call number
pressmark
caret
check mark
tick
check
diacritic
diacritical mark
ditto
ditto mark
dollar mark
dollar sign
point
head
punctuation mark
punctuation

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

Synonyms

sign

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clew
clue
cue
token

noun the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament

Synonyms

Gospel According to Mark

Related Words

New Testament

noun an indication of damage

Synonyms

scar
scrape
scratch

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blemish
mar
defect

noun a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

Synonyms

crisscross
cross

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marking

noun something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal

Synonyms

home run
bell ringer
bull's eye

Related Words

success
figure of speech
trope
image
figure

verb attach a tag or label to

Synonyms

tag
label

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mark
attach
brandmark
trademark
brand
point
calibrate
code
badge
mark up
mark down

verb designate as if by a mark

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differentiate
distinguish
mark
bespeak
betoken
indicate
signal
point
blaze
dimension
signpost
signalise
signalize
buoy

verb be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait

Synonyms

differentiate
distinguish

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mark
characterize
characterise
qualify

verb mark by some ceremony or observation

Synonyms

commemorate

Related Words

celebrate
observe
keep

verb make or leave a mark on

Related Words

alter
change
modify
dot
stigmatise
stigmatize
raddle
striate
ink
dimple
spot
crisscross
asterisk
star
flag
tip
underline
underscore
stripe
speck
bespot
trace
describe
draw
line
delineate
mark
tag
label
stake
post
brand
mark off
mark out

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

Synonyms

stigmatise
stigmatize
brand
denounce

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label

verb notice or perceive

Synonyms

note
notice

Related Words

take notice

verb mark with a scar

Synonyms

pock
scar
pit

Related Words

nock
score
mark
blemish
deface
disfigure
pockmark
cicatrise
cicatrize

verb make small marks into the surface of

Synonyms

nock
score

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scarify
scotch
scribe
line
notch
pock
scar
pit
mark

verb establish as the highest level or best performance

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lay down
establish
make

verb make underscoring marks

Synonyms

score

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invalidate
cancel
record
enter
put down

verb remove from a list

Synonyms

cross off
cross out
strike off
strike out

Related Words

take away
take out

verb put a check mark on or near or next to

Synonyms

check off
tick off
mark off
tick
check

Related Words

check
check into
check out
check over
check up on
suss out
look into
go over
receipt
insure
see to it
ensure
ascertain
assure
control
see
verify

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

Synonyms

grade
score

Related Words

appraise
assess
evaluate
valuate
value
measure

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noun spot

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noun grade

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verb label

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