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mark

mark

339 2.0
A sign or symbol used to identify something
  • noun
  • /mɑrk/
: signo
  • On her way, she left the marks of her dejection in the shape of gigantic sandal prints.
  • quotation marks
  • exclamation mark
  • question mark

So there's a huge question mark over what this means.

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Examples

  • As a step was completed, the instructor placed a check mark next to it.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The mark from Theo, the mark from Kansas.

  • Yeah, we need a check mark check.

  • If you see another mark like this, watch out.

  • artists in the whole world come here to put their mark on the walls of this neighborhood.

  • PepsiCo owns the mark for Super Bowl.

  • I think you just put a punctuation mark on the podcast.

  • A simple tally mark is put into that category until the next interval.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Ancient Peruvians gave themselves elongated skulls as a mark of status.

  • Her signature is a unique mark that customers recognize immediately.

Synonyms

point
vsmark
154 1.0

A small dot that separates whole numbers from decimals

is the broader identifying sign concept not limited to tiny dots or spots
marker
vsmark
89 2.0

A sign or symbol that shows who something belongs to

is broader and applies to many less visible or abstract identifying signs
trademark
vsmark
  • Specialized
86 3.4

A name, symbol, or design legally used by a company to show who made a product

is the broader identifying sign that is not limited to legal registration
character
vsmark
81 3.2

A written sign such as a letter or number

is the general identifying sign that also covers nonwritten and physical signs
stamp
vsmark
74 1.0

A mark made by pressing or printing to show official approval

is the general identifying sign that includes many physical impressions and tags
symbol
vsmark
70 2.7

A mark, like a letter, that stands for something

is a broader identifying sign used in many physical and written situations
punctuation
vsmark
29 1.3

Marks like a period or comma that show pauses and sentence meaning

is the broader identifying sign idea beyond just writing systems and rules
dash
vsmark
  • Specialized
27 2.8

A long mark used to show a pause or break in a sentence

is the broader identifying sign concept that includes many punctuation and symbol types
identifier
vsmark
  • Specialized
19 4.9

A word, number and symbol that shows a person or thing

is the general sign which may identify but also serve other indicating roles
burn mark
vsmark
14 2.4

A dark spot on skin or cloth made when something hot touches it

is the general identifying sign type not tied to damage or stains only
postmark
vsmark
14 3.5

An official mark stamped on a letter showing the date and place it was sent

is the wider identifying sign group including informal and decorative symbols too
12 1.1

Small signs in writing used to show the exact words someone said or a short title like a song

is the wider identifying sign class that covers many single and nonpaired signs
earmark
vsmark
5 5.6

A clear feature that helps you recognize someone or something

is the broad identifying sign which can be any symbol or surface feature
signifier
vsmark
5 7.7

A symbol or word that stands for something else

is the general identifying sign used beyond language or symbolic systems
watermark
vsmark
5 4.4

A faint design in paper you see when you hold it up to the light

is the general identifying sign which may also be visible without light
check mark
vsmark
  • US
4 1.0

A small mark like ✓ that shows something is correct or finished

is the broader identifying sign group that also covers nonapproval signs
marking
vsmark
4 3.0

A pattern or sign on something that helps you tell it apart

is the general identifying sign rather than just the pattern or design
3 1.3

A symbol like a period or comma that separates sentences and shows meaning

is the general identifying sign that also includes nontextual physical signs
underscore
vsmark
2 4.6

A short line written under a letter or word often used instead of a space

is the wider identifying sign group including many nonunderlining indicators
footmark
vsmark
1 2.4

A mark left by a foot or shoe on a surface

is the broader identifying sign class that includes deliberate and accidental signs
hash mark
vsmark
  • Texting
1 2.8

The sign '#' used before words to make hashtags and on phone keypads

is the general identifying sign family not limited to that specific symbol
logogram
vsmark
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A written symbol that stands for a whole word or phrase

is the general identifying sign term that covers many simpler single characters
accent mark
vsmark
1 3.4

A mark placed above or below a letter to show which syllable is strong and how to say it

is the general identifying sign idea that also includes nonphonetic uses
diacritical mark
vsmark
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A small sign written on a letter to show how to say it or to change its meaning

is the broad identifying sign family that also includes full letters and symbols
caret
vsmark
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A mark that shows where to add words or letters in written text

is the broader identifying sign group not limited to editing and insertion tasks
1 4.2

A written mark, like a letter, that stands for a sound or idea

is wider than just written uses and applies to many other signs
1 3.7

A mark made when writing or printing, like a letter

is broader than signs only found in written printing or typography
hashmark
vsmark
  • US
1 8.4

A stripe on a uniform showing how many years someone has served

is the wider identifying sign concept beyond uniform insignia and stripes
stress mark
vsmark
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A small sign above a syllable that shows which part to say more strongly

is the general identifying sign that includes many other pronunciation or writing signs
datemark
vsmark
1 4.5

A stamp that shows the date something was made or checked

is a general identifying sign that covers many nondate indications
pressmark
vsmark
  • Archaic
9.7

A mark with numbers or letters that shows where a book is on library shelves

is the general identifying sign not limited to library shelf codes
call mark
vsmark
  • UK
8.4

A code written on a book to show where it is on the library shelves

is the broader identifying sign used outside library location systems
marcato
vsmark
  • Specialized
8.9

A sign above a note that shows it should be played with strong emphasis

is the general identifying sign term that applies beyond musical notation

Antonyms

89 1.7

An empty space between words or lines in writing

Idioms

to mark my words
  • Informal
38 7.0

Tell someone to pay attention because what you say will happen

18 6.5

Not accurate or correct

8 4.1

To get noticed for your work in an area, for example in art or business

1 7.1

Not accurate or correct

Fast to act or respond at the start of a situation

Almost correct but missing some details

1 6.7

Not quick to notice things or begin actions

1 8.3

To warn someone so they are ready for what will happen

1 4.8

Get recognition and success in a field

Compounds

56 1.0

A mark placed at the end of a sentence to show it is a question

18 3.2

A dark line on a road where a tire slides during a sudden stop

15 3.7

A narrow line on the skin that appears after fast weight gain or pregnancy

14 2.4

A dark spot on skin or cloth made when something hot touches it

Small signs in writing used to show the exact words someone said or a short title like a song

easy mark
  • Offensive
11 7.1

A person others can easily trick or cheat

10 5.8

A thing that makes people think less of someone

The highest point something reaches, like water level or success

5 1.1

A mark at the end of a sentence that shows strong feeling or a loud command

The money used in Germany before the euro

4 1.0

A small mark like ✓ that shows something is correct or finished

4 4.0

Money used in Germany before the euro arrived in 2002

A strong lasting memory or effect you cannot forget

A symbol like a period or comma that separates sentences and shows meaning

A short book in the New Testament that tells about Jesus's life and teachings

mark of Cain
  • Literature
1 9.9

A sign that makes someone look guilty or an outcast

hash mark
  • Texting
1 2.8

The sign '#' used before words to make hashtags and on phone keypads

1 6.4

A metal or stone mark in the ground that shows a known height to measure land

1 4.9

A mark that an animal with hard feet makes in soft ground

A short New Testament book that tells about Jesus's life and teachings

1 7.6

A permission to leave work or an event earlier than usual

1 3.4

A mark placed above or below a letter to show which syllable is strong and how to say it

hash mark
  • Jargon
1 6.8

A short stripe on a uniform that shows years of service

diacritical mark
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A small sign written on a letter to show how to say it or to change its meaning

1 1.0

A sign $ that you put before a number to show dollars

The lowest or worst point in a situation

chatter mark
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A small groove or dent left by repeated movement, like a glacier scraping rock

A soft red raised birthmark on a baby's skin that looks like a strawberry

A government paper that lets a private ship owner capture enemy ships and goods during war

A visible line showing the lowest level reached by water

ripple mark
  • Specialized
1 5.3

A small raised line in sand made by moving water or wind

ditto mark
  • Specialized
1 8.0

A mark used to show that the word or number above is repeated

stress mark
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A small sign above a syllable that shows which part to say more strongly

1 9.9

A small stamped sign on a gold or silver item that shows its purity and maker

Plimsoll mark
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A painted line on the side of a ship that shows how high it can be safely loaded

8.4

A code written on a book to show where it is on the library shelves

check mark
  • Texting
3.4

A small blue symbol next to a profile that shows the account is real

azimuth mark
  • Specialized
9.9

A mark on the ground that shows the exact direction from a survey station to true North

The money Finland used before it changed to the euro in 2002

lubber's mark
  • Specialized
9.9

A fixed line on a compass that shows the ship's direction

mark 1 eyeball
  • Informal
9.6

A person's own sight used to check something without machines

high-water mark
  • Specialized
5.8

The highest level of computer memory or disk a program reaches

7.1

A mark left in soft ground by an animal's foot like a horse

A way to write text that tells a web page how to look and where links go

6.7

A small cloth or badge on the shoulder of a uniform that shows rank

How Identifying

trademark
  • Specialized
86 3.4
logo
219 1.8
mark
339 2.0
sign
  • Specialized
2 7.2
symbol
586 3.5

Surface Forms

mark singular
marks plural

Etymology

Mark for a symbol or label began as a sign put on things to show who they belong to, like a brand, so a mark now means a sign that identifies or separates someone or something.