Mark: meaning, definitions and examples

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mark

[ mɑːk ]

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grade

A mark is a symbol or sign that is used to represent something, such as a grade on a test or an indication of quality.

Synonyms

grade, rating, score

Examples of usage

He received a high mark on his exam.
The product received a mark of approval from the quality control team.

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blemish

A mark can also refer to a visible blemish or spot on something, often indicating damage or imperfection.

Synonyms

blemish, spot, stain

Examples of usage

There was a mark on the wall where the paint had chipped.
She noticed a mark on the table from where a glass had been placed.

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indicate

To mark something means to indicate or highlight its presence, location, or significance.

Synonyms

highlight, indicate, point out

Examples of usage

The sign marked the entrance to the hiking trail.
She used a red pen to mark the important sections of the document.

Translations

Translations of the word "mark" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marca

marcar
nota

🇮🇳 चिह्न

निशान
अंक

🇩🇪 Markierung

Note
Marke

🇮🇩 tanda

nilai
merek

🇺🇦 знак

оцінка
марка

🇵🇱 znak

ocena
marka

🇯🇵 マーク

印
点数

🇫🇷 marque

noter
note

🇪🇸 marca

calificación
señal

🇹🇷 işaret

not
marka

🇰🇷 표시

점수
상표

🇸🇦 علامة

درجة
إشارة

🇨🇿 značka

známka
znak

🇸🇰 značka

známka
znak

🇨🇳 标记

分数
商标

🇸🇮 oznaka

ocena
znamka

🇮🇸 merki

einkunn
vörumerki

🇰🇿 белгі

баға
марка

🇬🇪 ნიშანი

შეფასება
მარკა

🇦🇿 işarə

dərəcə
marka

🇲🇽 marca

calificación
señal

Word origin

The word 'mark' has Old English origins, deriving from the Proto-Germanic word 'marko', meaning boundary or sign. Over time, the meaning of 'mark' has evolved to encompass various symbols, grades, and indications. The word has been used in English for centuries to denote a symbol of significance, quality, or indication.