Mark: meaning, definitions and examples

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mark

 

[ mɑːk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Verbs
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 चिह्न

🇩🇪 Markierung

🇮🇩 tanda

🇺🇦 знак

🇵🇱 znak

🇯🇵 マーク

🇫🇷 marque

🇪🇸 marca

🇹🇷 işaret

🇰🇷 표시

🇸🇦 علامة

🇨🇿 značka

🇸🇰 značka

🇨🇳 标记

🇸🇮 oznaka

🇮🇸 merki

🇰🇿 белгі

🇬🇪 ნიშანი

🇦🇿 işarə

🇲🇽 marca

Etymology

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.

See also: markdown, marked, markedly, markers, marking, markings, marks, marksman, marksmanship, markup, remark, unmarked.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,846, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.