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Definition of marker in English: markernoun ˈmɑːkəˈmɑrkər 1An object used to indicate a position, place, or route. they erected a granite marker at the crash site Example sentencesExamples - He put it to the defendant that the granite post was a marker for disputed property and the defendant had removed it in a bid to claim the property.
- I stared down at the grave marker that now seemed old compared to the ones around it.
- He offers to sell fishermen special marker buoys to help them identify their nets and fishing spots.
- After a distance this path begins to rise round a prominent bend to where another narrower path leaves the main one at a marker post.
- Some of the coloured route markers are over-ruled by diversion signs.
- You see a marker post which tells you that you're on the right track, which momentarily raises your spirits about three millimetres from rock bottom.
- Climb up past the coastguard lookout, and take a right turn at the marker post.
- In fact, a roadside marker along Route 60 still commemorates the case today.
- The walkway also has brass markers indicating where the coastline was in 1788.
- The track is above the road and is indicated by dark blue markers.
- Stones resting on the markers that indicate where barracks once were act as symbols of remembrance.
- In the pipeline are permanent route markers in mosaic and cement.
- The section start and end positions were indicated with marker posts on the side of the road plus a steel rod was driven into the pavement on the centre line.
- The two people in question were driving their car out to Coney Island when they veered off the line of concrete markers which marks the route.
- Put a marker on the ground, and always stand on that spot.
- Lobster-pot fishermen really should be banned from using black marker buoys at this time of year - it gets very distracting.
- He took a small stone and tapped the marker stone that was positioned directly under the painting.
- The orange race route markers pointed straight into an empty box car.
- There are, however, neither signs of life nor markers to indicate where we are.
- When radiographs are taken to detect foreign bodies a metallic marker should always be placed at the site of the injury, tangential to the site of entry.
Synonyms notice, signpost, signboard, warning sign, road sign, traffic sign - 1.1in singular A distinctive feature or characteristic indicative of a particular quality or condition.
identification with one's own language has always been a marker of nationalism Example sentencesExamples - The finding of one or more segmental or larger perfusion defects is a sensitive marker of embolic obstruction.
- One guideline marker of the quality of the emergency services is that they meet an eight minute response time.
- In other words, difference is not always a marker of hierarchy and oppression.
- Histo-localization of tannins could be a marker to distinguish embryogenic from non-embryogenic calli.
- There is no more distinctive marker of the conservative sensibility than accurate use of the subjunctive mood in speech.
- Language is a marker of nationality, but not the most important one.
- In addition, the patient's perception of pain control has been established as a marker of quality.
- Language is a significant cultural marker of national identity for a people whose culture has always been under siege because of colonialism.
- Separatists see bullfighting as a cultural and ethnic marker to distinguish Catalonia from the rest of Spain.
- Clothing is also an important marker of cultural distinctiveness and class position.
- These chemicals can act as clear and specific chemical markers that indicate a heart attack is imminent.
- Such standards could be a marker of overall quality of care, of interest to both local and health authorities.
- Adjustment for other markers of social position had little additional effect (data not shown).
- But what is more, many of Morrison's jazz critics reference jazz as a marker of authentic blackness.
- Three subgroups of patients with markers which may indicate more severe asthma had an even greater risk of mortality.
- Coital frequency itself may be a marker for some qualitative aspect of the interpersonal relationship.
- Nutritional quality and health is now recognised as a strong marker of social or economic status.
- Measurement of patients' perceptions of patient centredness provides a marker of the quality of care.
- In my sub-arctic garden, though, the end of the tournament has always been the marker for my strawberry crop to swell up and need attention.
- I'm not one to make a big thing about the significance of a year's end, beyond it being a marker for convenience and easy reference.
- 1.2 A thing serving as a standard of comparison.
he has already laid down a marker by setting a fast time during practice Example sentencesExamples - This was a day, admittedly, when Waterford laid down a marker.
- William Hague laid down a marker for the election this week, when he made a speech promising that a Tory government would introduce tax cuts.
- In Division Two, Old Crescent laid down a marker with a comprehensive victory over Midleton at Rosbrien on Saturday.
- ‘He put down a marker last week and is expected to play some part in the match at Morpeth,’ said Gair.
- With this turn around we have put down a marker and this is only the beginning.
- The courts have laid down a marker before the executive branch - they have staked out their procedural position.
- Kerry's success against Cork on Saturday laid down a marker for the championship.
- Schuettler, it was, who put down the first marker, ripping a forehand past Agassi in the first set to take the lead.
- It might have ended in defeat but York City Knights laid down a marker for themselves yesterday with a performance full of pride, effort and ability.
- Despite the fact that he was not fully wound up he certainly laid down a marker that he is going to be extremely difficult to beat in the event.
- 1.3 A radio beacon used to guide the pilot of an aircraft.
Synonyms anchored float, navigation mark, guide, beacon, signal - 1.4Genetics An allele used to identify a chromosome or to locate other genes on a genetic map.
Example sentencesExamples - The chromosome maps are given below the images, with black tick marks indicating the position of markers.
- Thus, these measures require only knowledge of the chromosome number for the markers in both genomes.
- The positions of RFLP markers are indicated by horizontal hatch marks along the chromosomes.
- The horizontal axis shows the chromosomes of interest with markers from the genetic map.
- Starting from two loci, the algorithm adds a new marker by testing all possible positions, until all markers are mapped.
Synonyms identifying mark, identification, earmark
2A felt-tip pen with a broad tip. a heavy line drawn by a marker Example sentencesExamples - Her sense of loss is literally written on her skin at the beginning of the film, as prefigured in the image of her writing on her abdomen with a black marker pen.
- I finally realised that the colour was probably caused by the marker pen that I had used to write my name on the vest.
- She saw him put a bandana over his head and draw a small mustache with the marker she always carried.
- I fully expect someone to take a marker pen and draw on a pair of glasses and a goatee.
- Because of the short notice, I can't receive any artwork for ads, but am willing to use a marker pen to scribble your company slogan on my t-shirt for money.
- A couple of minutes ago I picked up the marker pen sitting at the side of the mouse and start doodling on a business card that sits atop the keyboard - a legacy from yet another idea that seemed brilliant only days ago.
- On last day of school you attempted to get me disqualified from my business exam by using a marker pen and writing on me
- He was pleasant, very charming, but when we were waiting for filming and he was standing behind me, he wrote on my ear with a marker pen!
- In those days, before computers, ideas were still bashed out using a typewriter and a marker pen.
- The dossier was sent to newspapers, in one case with the 45-minute claim highlighted with a marker pen.
- It looked like there might once have been something written on the wrapper with a marker pen.
- I was drawing directly onto the window of my studio, outlining the view with a marker pen.
- I carried a little marker pen in my pocket and when he played something which took my fancy I'd pop out the cassette and put a little dot on the plastic to mark the place.
- The court was told how he had gone out armed with a black marker pen to do some graffiti writing.
- Mark the smelly side of the chopping board with a permanent marker, so you always chop the onions, garlic, chives etc on that side.
- This can be done using a sharp pointed object such as a steel nail, an engraver or a marker pen, with special ink which can only be seen under ultra-violet light and is not easily removed.
- I always carry a black marker with me, just in case: this is my weapon.
- She took a marker pen and wrote in big black letters on my records.
- In the center of the back was a hand written Japanese character in permanent black marker.
- But I now think that it is in every toddler's destiny at some point to take a permanent marker pen to some piece of household furniture.
3British (in team games) a player who stays close to an opponent to prevent them from getting or passing the ball. Quinn took the ball wide of his marker Example sentencesExamples - Darren Rooney is at the top of his game while Paul McDonald is one of the tightest markers in Gaelic football.
- Sanderson crossed from the left to Rae and the on-loan Berwick Rangers player rounded his marker with ease before slotting past the goalkeeper.
- Vryzas muscles his marker off the ball after Russia fail to clear from a corner, and knocks the ball in from six yards.
- The Liverpool tall guy was often penalised in his duels with his markers.
- The Uruguay striker collected a ball on the edge of the penalty area, span past his marker and planted the ball into the bottom corner.
- The target man once again held the ball up despite the close attention of his marker and again found a corner to play the ball around.
- It was Dargo who took a bite at it, escaping his marker to position himself low to head past the exposed Combe from Barry Wilson's cross.
- Reyes hit a swirling, inswinging free-kick, Juanito evaded his marker and headed into the top corner from 10 yards.
- Ferdinand found Veron, who tricked, turned and slipped a pass inside his marker for Giggs.
- Henry cuts in from the left, lets his marker sprawl on the turf and slams the ball past Stiel.
- The Rams doubled their advantage on 17 minutes when Danny Heys beat his marker to the ball to fire home from close range.
- After the break Radzinski turned provider when he flicked the ball over his marker to put Jensen through.
- With the ball lifted over his closest marker, he dispatched a powerful half volley.
- Yes, I really enjoyed the game, it was a great ball across the face of the box by Scott Murray and I just managed to get in front of my marker to slide the ball past Richard Wright.
- The teenager ran straight for goal side stepping his marker and dispatched the ball to the bottom right corner of the net.
- On one occasion he picked up the ball, spun his marker, played a quick one-two, dashed clear… and put the ball wide.
- Josemi tries to put Baros through with a long-throw, but the Czech striker fouls his marker and concedes a free-kick.
- Ramos jumps above his marker, but the ball flicks off his head and over the bar.
- Six minutes after his introduction Miller surged into the box as the passes reached 22 and Larsson undid his marker on the left wing.
- Horne in particular was able to use his pace to get beyond his marker but his final ball was met by Beckwithshaw's solid defending.
4British A person who assesses the standard of a test or examination. the aim of the marker is to help the student do better next time Example sentencesExamples - Several independent high schools have already complained that pupils' scores were reduced by markers in a bid to avoid claims that exams are becoming easier.
- Education Secretary Charles Clarke promised an extra £6m to recruit more A-level markers last December.
- Examination markers would be asked to be extra vigilant and to follow up suspicious trends in exam scripts.
- Statements were being taken from several examination markers.
- If the assessment is subjective, the level of agreement between markers must be tested in order to validate the process of marking.
- There are too few teachers and examination markers.
- For example, in the external assessment the markers are experienced teachers, trained by a chief examiner.
- When examiners turn into mere markers, they often produce a grid called a mark analysis sheet.
- Not only do such mistakes cost you marks, they give the marker a negative view of the rest of your answer or entire paper.
Synonyms tester, questioner, interviewer, assessor, inspector - 4.1 A person who records the score in snooker, billiards, or squash.
Example sentencesExamples - The marker was Burley-in-Wharfedale's English Billiards champion Steve Crosland.
- He strode in, startling the billiard marker, Thomas Budd, who was about to close the side door.
Synonyms token, counter, man, disc, chip
5North American informal A promissory note; an IOU. we'll give you a marker, you give us the car Synonyms label, ticket, badge, mark, tab, tally, sticker, docket, stub, chit, chitty, counterfoil, flag, stamp
Rhymes barker, haka, Kabaka, Lusaka, moussaka, nosy parker, Oaxaca, Osaka, parka, Shaka, Zarqa Definition of marker in US English: markernounˈmɑrkərˈmärkər 1An object used to indicate a position, place, or route. they erected a granite marker at the crash site figurative the most portable marker of class privilege, the wearing of natural fibers Example sentencesExamples - He took a small stone and tapped the marker stone that was positioned directly under the painting.
- In fact, a roadside marker along Route 60 still commemorates the case today.
- I stared down at the grave marker that now seemed old compared to the ones around it.
- Stones resting on the markers that indicate where barracks once were act as symbols of remembrance.
- Climb up past the coastguard lookout, and take a right turn at the marker post.
- There are, however, neither signs of life nor markers to indicate where we are.
- He offers to sell fishermen special marker buoys to help them identify their nets and fishing spots.
- The walkway also has brass markers indicating where the coastline was in 1788.
- In the pipeline are permanent route markers in mosaic and cement.
- After a distance this path begins to rise round a prominent bend to where another narrower path leaves the main one at a marker post.
- You see a marker post which tells you that you're on the right track, which momentarily raises your spirits about three millimetres from rock bottom.
- Lobster-pot fishermen really should be banned from using black marker buoys at this time of year - it gets very distracting.
- The two people in question were driving their car out to Coney Island when they veered off the line of concrete markers which marks the route.
- Some of the coloured route markers are over-ruled by diversion signs.
- The orange race route markers pointed straight into an empty box car.
- When radiographs are taken to detect foreign bodies a metallic marker should always be placed at the site of the injury, tangential to the site of entry.
- Put a marker on the ground, and always stand on that spot.
- The track is above the road and is indicated by dark blue markers.
- He put it to the defendant that the granite post was a marker for disputed property and the defendant had removed it in a bid to claim the property.
- The section start and end positions were indicated with marker posts on the side of the road plus a steel rod was driven into the pavement on the centre line.
Synonyms notice, signpost, signboard, warning sign, road sign, traffic sign - 1.1 A thing serving as a standard of comparison or as an indication of what may be expected.
such studies may provide a unique marker in the quest to understand the brain Example sentencesExamples - The courts have laid down a marker before the executive branch - they have staked out their procedural position.
- William Hague laid down a marker for the election this week, when he made a speech promising that a Tory government would introduce tax cuts.
- Schuettler, it was, who put down the first marker, ripping a forehand past Agassi in the first set to take the lead.
- Despite the fact that he was not fully wound up he certainly laid down a marker that he is going to be extremely difficult to beat in the event.
- Kerry's success against Cork on Saturday laid down a marker for the championship.
- ‘He put down a marker last week and is expected to play some part in the match at Morpeth,’ said Gair.
- In Division Two, Old Crescent laid down a marker with a comprehensive victory over Midleton at Rosbrien on Saturday.
- With this turn around we have put down a marker and this is only the beginning.
- This was a day, admittedly, when Waterford laid down a marker.
- It might have ended in defeat but York City Knights laid down a marker for themselves yesterday with a performance full of pride, effort and ability.
- 1.2 A radio beacon used to guide the pilot of an aircraft.
Synonyms anchored float, navigation mark, guide, beacon, signal
2A felt-tip pen with a broad tip. Example sentencesExamples - Mark the smelly side of the chopping board with a permanent marker, so you always chop the onions, garlic, chives etc on that side.
- The court was told how he had gone out armed with a black marker pen to do some graffiti writing.
- I always carry a black marker with me, just in case: this is my weapon.
- A couple of minutes ago I picked up the marker pen sitting at the side of the mouse and start doodling on a business card that sits atop the keyboard - a legacy from yet another idea that seemed brilliant only days ago.
- Her sense of loss is literally written on her skin at the beginning of the film, as prefigured in the image of her writing on her abdomen with a black marker pen.
- The dossier was sent to newspapers, in one case with the 45-minute claim highlighted with a marker pen.
- She took a marker pen and wrote in big black letters on my records.
- In the center of the back was a hand written Japanese character in permanent black marker.
- On last day of school you attempted to get me disqualified from my business exam by using a marker pen and writing on me
- Because of the short notice, I can't receive any artwork for ads, but am willing to use a marker pen to scribble your company slogan on my t-shirt for money.
- I was drawing directly onto the window of my studio, outlining the view with a marker pen.
- I finally realised that the colour was probably caused by the marker pen that I had used to write my name on the vest.
- But I now think that it is in every toddler's destiny at some point to take a permanent marker pen to some piece of household furniture.
- I fully expect someone to take a marker pen and draw on a pair of glasses and a goatee.
- I carried a little marker pen in my pocket and when he played something which took my fancy I'd pop out the cassette and put a little dot on the plastic to mark the place.
- It looked like there might once have been something written on the wrapper with a marker pen.
- In those days, before computers, ideas were still bashed out using a typewriter and a marker pen.
- He was pleasant, very charming, but when we were waiting for filming and he was standing behind me, he wrote on my ear with a marker pen!
- This can be done using a sharp pointed object such as a steel nail, an engraver or a marker pen, with special ink which can only be seen under ultra-violet light and is not easily removed.
- She saw him put a bandana over his head and draw a small mustache with the marker she always carried.
3British (chiefly in soccer) a player who is assigned to mark a particular opponent. Example sentencesExamples - On one occasion he picked up the ball, spun his marker, played a quick one-two, dashed clear… and put the ball wide.
- Vryzas muscles his marker off the ball after Russia fail to clear from a corner, and knocks the ball in from six yards.
- Six minutes after his introduction Miller surged into the box as the passes reached 22 and Larsson undid his marker on the left wing.
- The Rams doubled their advantage on 17 minutes when Danny Heys beat his marker to the ball to fire home from close range.
- Henry cuts in from the left, lets his marker sprawl on the turf and slams the ball past Stiel.
- With the ball lifted over his closest marker, he dispatched a powerful half volley.
- Ferdinand found Veron, who tricked, turned and slipped a pass inside his marker for Giggs.
- Sanderson crossed from the left to Rae and the on-loan Berwick Rangers player rounded his marker with ease before slotting past the goalkeeper.
- The Liverpool tall guy was often penalised in his duels with his markers.
- Ramos jumps above his marker, but the ball flicks off his head and over the bar.
- Yes, I really enjoyed the game, it was a great ball across the face of the box by Scott Murray and I just managed to get in front of my marker to slide the ball past Richard Wright.
- The target man once again held the ball up despite the close attention of his marker and again found a corner to play the ball around.
- It was Dargo who took a bite at it, escaping his marker to position himself low to head past the exposed Combe from Barry Wilson's cross.
- After the break Radzinski turned provider when he flicked the ball over his marker to put Jensen through.
- The teenager ran straight for goal side stepping his marker and dispatched the ball to the bottom right corner of the net.
- Reyes hit a swirling, inswinging free-kick, Juanito evaded his marker and headed into the top corner from 10 yards.
- Josemi tries to put Baros through with a long-throw, but the Czech striker fouls his marker and concedes a free-kick.
- Darren Rooney is at the top of his game while Paul McDonald is one of the tightest markers in Gaelic football.
- Horne in particular was able to use his pace to get beyond his marker but his final ball was met by Beckwithshaw's solid defending.
- The Uruguay striker collected a ball on the edge of the penalty area, span past his marker and planted the ball into the bottom corner.
4A person who records the score in a game, especially in snooker or billiards. Example sentencesExamples - He strode in, startling the billiard marker, Thomas Budd, who was about to close the side door.
- The marker was Burley-in-Wharfedale's English Billiards champion Steve Crosland.
Synonyms token, counter, man, disc, chip 5North American informal A promissory note; an IOU. Phyllis owed a marker in the neighborhood of $100,000 Synonyms label, ticket, badge, mark, tab, tally, sticker, docket, stub, chit, chitty, counterfoil, flag, stamp
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