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mark

/ˈmɑɚk/

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noun

plural marks

[count] a small area on the surface of something that is dirty, damaged, etc.

a burn/scratch mark

The glass left a water mark on the wooden table. - see also black mark

an area of something (such as an animal's fur or skin) that is a different color from the area around it

The cat has white fur with some black marks on its head and tail. - see also birthmark, strawberry mark, stretch marks

[count] a written or printed shape or symbol

proofreading marks - see also punctuation mark

a symbol or shape on something that identifies it, shows its quality, etc.

The goldsmith's mark is stamped on the back. - see also landmark, postmark, trademark

a cross made in place of a signature by someone who cannot read and write

We read him the document and he made his mark on it.

[count] :something that shows how someone feels about something :a sign or indication of something

He gave her the necklace as a mark of his esteem.

They left flowers on the grave as a mark of respect.

Those extra responsibilities he's giving you are a mark of confidence. [=they show that he has confidence in you]

[count] :a quality or trait that is typical of a particular type of person or thing - + of

Courtesy is the mark [=hallmark, sign] of a true gentleman.

A willingness to ask tough questions is the mark of a good journalist.

He thinks that indecisiveness is a mark of weakness. [=indecisiveness shows weakness]

[count] :a number or letter that indicates how a student has performed in a class or on a test :grade

I got a good/high/low mark in/for English.

I got a good/high/low mark on the spelling test.

She barely earned passing marks in her first year of college.

failing marks - often used figuratively

I'll give them high/top marks for honesty. [=they are very honest; I give them a lot of praise and credit for being honest] - see also full marks

[singular] :a specified point or level

We're at the halfway mark in the first period of play.

The population has topped the 1,000,000 mark. - see also high-water mark

[count] :something that is aimed at or shot at :target

The arrow hit/missed/overshot the mark.

The bullet found its mark. [=hit the target that was aimed for] - often used figuratively

Our fund-raising fell/was short of the mark. [=we did not raise as much money as we needed]

[count] US :a person who is tricked into losing money or property

They proved to be easy marks for the swindler.

[count] :the line or place where a race starts

The runners were told to take their marks. [=to get into position for the start of the race]

On your mark, get set, go! - compare 3mark

close to the mark

or near the mark

fairly accurate :almost correct

Their estimate was pretty close to the mark.

leave/make a/your mark

to do something that causes you to be remembered :to create a lasting or strong impression

He worked at several jobs, but he didn't make much of a mark in any of them.

From the moment we saw her in action, we knew she would make her mark as a teacher.

Her kindness left its mark on her students.

miss its/the mark

to fail or be wrong

Their estimates completely missed the mark. [=were not accurate]

The ad campaign was supposed to appeal to young people but it missed the mark. - see also 1mark 7 (above)

off the mark

or wide of the mark

not accurate or correct :not achieving the desired result

The results of the fund-raising were wide of the mark.

His efforts to console her were off the mark. [=his efforts to console her did not help]

quick/slow off the mark

quick or slow to act or to understand something

As soon as the opportunity arose, he was quick off the mark in exploiting it.

I was slow off the mark [=I did not act quickly] and missed my chance.

up to the mark

up to the usual standard of performance, quality, etc. :as good as usual - usually used in negative statements

I haven't been feeling up to the mark lately.

His work hasn't been up to the mark.

verb

marks; marked; marking

to make or leave a visible mark on (something) [+ obj]

Any little bit of dirt will mark that fabric.

Be careful not to mark the floor with your shoes. [no obj]

a fabric that marks easily [=that easily becomes dirty or stained]

[+ obj] to write or make (a mark)

mark an accent on/over a letter

She marked an X on each box.

to write a note about (something)

I have marked the event on my calendar.

Mark [=jot] down these names.

to write or make a mark on (something)

She marked each box with an X.

Mark that page. also; :to write on (something) in order to indicate what it is

The officials marked the document Top Secret. = The officials marked the document as top secret.

to write or put a mark around or near (something) so that it will be easily seen or noticed

I've marked several items on the first page. [=I've put marks next to several items on the first page]

[+ obj] to indicate (a location, such as a location on a map) with a mark or symbol

X marks the spot where the suspect was last seen.

I have marked (out) the best route on the map.

to put something on or near (a particular place) in order to find it later

Use a bookmark to mark your place.

We put some tape on the floor to mark where the tables should go.

c of an animal :to leave urine, feces, body oils, etc., in (a place) as a signal to other animals

The dog marked the base of the tree by urinating.

a tiger marking its territory

[+ obj] :to be a typical feature or quality of (someone or something) :characterize

the flamboyance that marks her style - often used as (be) marked

His artwork is marked by unusual uses of color. [=color is used in unusual ways in his artwork]

The adjective paranoid can be defined as marked by paranoia.

[+ obj] :to have a permanent and usually bad effect on (someone or something)

Her time in prison marked her for life.

to give a mark to (a student or a student's work) :grade [+ obj]

Students will be marked on their reading ability.

She spent the evening marking the students' exams/papers. [no obj]

She generally marks high/low. [=she generally gives high/low marks] - see also mark down (below)

[+ obj] to be or occur at (a particular time)

This year marks her 10th year with the company. [=this is her 10th year with the company]

to indicate the occurrence of (an important event or time)

Her death marked the end of an era. [=an era ended when she died]

to celebrate (an important event or time) by doing something

We'll have a big party to mark our 50th anniversary.

[+ obj] :to show that (someone or something) is special or different in some way

Her very first book marked her as a great poet. [=showed that she was a great poet]

She was evidently marked [=destined] for greatness. - see also mark out (below) - see also marked

mark down

[phrasal verb]

mark down or mark (someone or something) down or mark down (someone or something) :to give a lower mark to (someone or something)

mark a student down for not acknowledging his sources

Your paper was well-written, but I had to mark it down [=give it a lower grade] for being late.

Some teachers mark down for poor penmanship.

mark (something) down or mark down (something) :to give (something) a lower price

a product marked down from $15 to $13.75

Everything has been marked down for the sale. - see also markdown

mark my words

used to tell someone to listen to and remember what you are saying

Mark my words: nothing good will come of this!

mark off

[phrasal verb]

mark (something) off or mark off (something) :to make (an area) separate with a line, fence, etc.

We marked off an area where people could wait.

mark out

[phrasal verb]

mark (something) out or mark out (something) :to draw lines around (something) so that it can be clearly seen

He marked out his mining claim.

mark (something) out or mark out (something) :to plan the details of (a course of action)

She talked about the course the European Union has marked out [=mapped out] for itself.

mark (someone or something) out or mark out (someone or something) chiefly Brit :to show that (someone or something) is special or different in some way

Her very first book marked her out as a great poet. [=showed that she was a great poet]

She was marked out [=destined, marked] for greatness.

mark time

to move your feet up and down like someone who is marching but without moving forward

The soldiers marked time until ordered to advance.

to live without doing much while you wait for something to happen

I'm just marking time until I retire.

mark up

[phrasal verb]

mark (something) up or mark up (something) :to make marks and write comments in or on (something)

mark up a manuscript

mark (something) up or mark up (something) :to give (something) a higher price

a product marked up from $15 to $15.99

a product marked up by 10 percent - see also markup

mark you

Brit old-fashioned - used in speech to give stress to a statement that you are making so that a preceding or following statement will not be misunderstood

I don't always agree with him. Mark you, [=mind you] I'm not criticizing him!

noun

plural marks

[count] :deutsche mark - compare 1mark

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