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markers

 

[ หˆmษ‘หrkษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

stationery

Markers are pens with a broad tip used for coloring or writing on surfaces other than paper.

Synonyms

felt-tip pens, highlighters

Examples of usage

  • She used markers to color in the picture.
  • The teacher wrote the lesson on the whiteboard with markers.
Context #2 | Noun

navigation

Markers are buoys, beacons, or other objects used to mark the boundary of a channel or the location of hazards.

Synonyms

beacons, buoys

Examples of usage

  • The ship followed the markers to safely navigate through the harbor.
  • The lighthouse served as a prominent marker for sailors.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

Markers are cones or flags used to indicate the boundary or path in sports like football or running.

Synonyms

cones, flags

Examples of usage

  • The coach set up markers to define the drill area.
  • The race course was lined with markers for the runners to follow.
Context #4 | Noun

linguistics

Markers are words or symbols that indicate grammatical relationships or serve a specific function in a sentence.

Synonyms

indicators, signs

Examples of usage

  • In some languages, markers indicate the tense of a verb.
  • The marker 's is used to show possession in English.

Translations

Translations of the word "markers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marcadores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Marker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penanda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ markery

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒผใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marqueurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marcadores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸaretleyiciler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ุงู…ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znaฤkovaฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znaฤkovaฤe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ‡่ฎฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ markerji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ merkimiรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะบะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸarษ™lษ™yicilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marcadores

Etymology

The word 'markers' has a diverse history stemming from various meanings and uses over time. The term originated from the Middle English 'markere', which referred to a person who marked boundaries or kept track of important locations. As societies evolved, the concept of markers expanded to include various objects and symbols used for different purposes, such as writing instruments, navigational aids, sports equipment, and linguistic elements. Today, markers continue to play essential roles in different fields, reflecting their versatile nature and adaptability to changing contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,447 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.