—mark /mɑːk/ aep /mɑːrk/
noun (DIFFERENT AREA)
B2 [C] a small area on the surface of something that is damaged, dirty, or different in some way:
» There were dirty marks on her trousers where she had wiped her hands.» His fingers had left marks on the table's polished surface.» She had a red mark on her arm where she'd burned herself.See picture: mark (There is a mark on this shirt.) 
Thesaurus+: ↑Dirt and untidiness
F0 [C] a typical feature or one that allows you to recognize someone or something:
» Did your attacker have any distinguishing marks, such as a scar or a birthmark?» You can tell which puppy is which from the marks (also markings) on their fur.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicsWord Builder:–Nouns: mark, marker–Adjectives: marked, unmarked–Verbs: mark–Adverbs: markedly• • •
Extra Examples:» She scrubbed at the mark on the wall for ages, but it wouldn't come off.» His shoes left muddy marks on the floor.» The bush looked badly diseased, with black marks on all the leaves.» The blood had left an indelible mark on her shirt.» Don't put anything wet on a polished surface, or it will leave a mark.noun (SYMBOL)
C1 [C] a symbol that is used for giving information:
» I've put a mark on the map where I think we should go for a picnic.» What do those marks in the middle of the road mean?Thesaurus+: ↑Signs, signals and symbols , ↑Specific signs and symbolsF0 [C] a written or printed symbol:
» a question mark» an exclamation mark» punctuation marksThesaurus+: ↑Signs, signals and symbols , ↑Specific signs and symbols• • •
Extra Examples:» I put a mark where the level of the water reached.» These marks represent the number of people affected by drought.» If you are taller than this mark, you cannot enter the play area.» I put the phrase in quotation marks.» Do these marks on the document actually mean anything?noun [C] (MONEY)
► F0 a DEUTSCHMARK(Cf. ↑Deutschmark)noun [C] (REPRESENTATION)
► C2 an action that is understood to represent or show a characteristic of a person or thing or feeling: » He took off his hat as a mark of respect for her dead husband.» It's the mark of a gentleman to stand up when someone enters the room.» I'd like to give this bottle of wine as a mark of appreciation for all the work you've done for us.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratingThesaurus+: ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying , ↑Meaning and significance• • •
Extra Examples:» The flag was flying at half-mast to mark the death of the president.» The recent free elections mark the next step in the country's progress towards democracy.» Many diplomats attended a naval review to mark the anniversary of the end of the war.» A statue was erected to mark the bicentenary of the composer's birth.» The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.noun [C] MAINLY UK (FOR SCHOOL WORK)
► A2 a judgment, expressed as a number or letter, about the quality of a piece of work done at school, college, or university: » What mark did you get in the biology exam?» Matilda's had very good marks in/for English throughout the year.» UK You scored full marks in the test - ten out of ten!See picture: a grade/mark Thesaurus+: ↑Marks and results
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Extra Examples:» What mark did he get in his exam?» She did no revision, but she still got a very high mark.» She got good marks for all her work.» I need good marks to go on to the next part of the course.» The teacher gave a me a good mark for my essay.noun [S] (LEVEL)
► F0 the level intended or wanted: » Sales have already passed the million mark.Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements in generalThesaurus+: ↑Quality and standard• • •
Extra Examples:» Deaths have passed the thousand mark.» Her earnings passed the $1 million mark.verb (REPRESENT) ↑Verb Endings for mark
F0 [T] to represent or show a characteristic of a person or thing or feeling:
» The band's songs have always been marked by controversial lyrics.» The signing of the treaty marked a major milestone on the road to European union.Thesaurus+: ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying , ↑Meaning and significanceF0 [T] to show respect for or commemorate:
» Tomorrow's parade will mark the 50th anniversary of the battle.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing respect and admirationThesaurus+: ↑Remembering, reminding and remindersverb [I or T] (DAMAGE/MAKE DIRTY) ↑Verb Endings for mark
► C1 to make a mark on something or someone: » Make sure you don't mark the paintwork while you're moving the furniture around.» A dark carpet won't mark as easily as a light one.Thesaurus+: ↑Making things dirty and untidyWord Builder:–Nouns: mark, marker–Adjectives: marked, unmarked–Verbs: mark–Adverbs: markedlyverb [T] (INDICATE) ↑Verb Endings for mark
► B2 to show where something is by drawing or putting something somewhere: » I've marked the route around the one-way system on the town plan.» I'd like everyone to mark their progress on the chart every week.» X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.See picture: a marked page Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating
verb [T] (PIECE OF WORK) ↑Verb Endings for mark
► B2 to correct mistakes in and give points for a piece of work: » I was up half the night marking exam papers.» UK You'll be marked down (= given a lower mark) for poor spelling and punctuation.Thesaurus+: ↑Marks and results• • •
Extra Examples:» I marked the level in the bottles so that nobody can take any.» The place where the treasure is buried is marked with a stone cross.» Our route was marked by flags in the sand.» I've marked the best route to our house.» Can you mark the amount of work you've done each week on this chart?verb [T] UK (US cover) (SPORT) ↑Verb Endings for mark
► F0 to prevent a member of the opposing team from taking control of the ball by staying close to them all the timeThesaurus+: ↑General terms used in ball sports