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Mark
1: a boundary land2 a
(1): a conspicuous object serving as a guide for travelers
(2): something (as a line, notch, or fixed object) designed to record position b: one of the bits of leather or colored bunting placed on a sounding line at intervals c: target d: the starting line or position in a track event e
(1): goal
, object
(2): an object of attack, ridicule, or abuse
; specifically : a victim or prospective victim of a swindle
(3): the point under discussion
(4): condition of being correct or accurate <her observations are on the mark> f: a standard of performance, quality, or condition : norm <not feeling up to the mark lately>3 a
(1): sign
, indication <gave her the necklace as a mark of his esteem>
(2): an impression (as a scratch, scar, or stain) made on something
(3): a distinguishing trait or quality : characteristic <the marks of an educated person> b: a symbol used for identification or indication of ownership c: a cross made in place of a signature d
(1): trademark
(2)capitalized —used with a numeral to designate a particular model of a weapon or machine <Mark II> e: a written or printed symbol (as a comma or colon) f: postmark g: a symbol used to represent a teacher's estimate of a student's work or conduct
; especially : grade h: a figure registering a point or level reached or achieved <the halfway mark in the first period of play>
; especially : record4 a: attention
, notice <nothing worthy of mark> b: importance
, distinction <stands out as a person of mark> c: a lasting or strong impression d: an assessment of merits : rating <got high marks for honesty>
synonyms see sign
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