stamp

stamp

noun

Definition of STAMP

1

a perceptible trace left by pressure <a stamp left in the mud by some prehistoric beast>

Synonyms impress, impression, imprint, stamp

Related Words dent, hollow, indent, indentation, indenture; mark, sign

2

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind <virtually without exception Van Gogh's portraits bear the stamp of genius>

Synonyms affection, attribute, attribution, character, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait

Related Words badge, indication, sign; emblem, symbol, token; charm, grace; excellence, merit, virtue; eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk; individuality, singularity, uniqueness