SINCE 1828
mark
noun (1)
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Definition of mark
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: a boundary land
2a(1)
: a conspicuous object serving as a guide for travelers
(2)
: something (such 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
f
: a standard of performance, quality, or condition : norm
not feeling up to the mark lately
3a(1)
: sign, indication
a mark of his esteem
(2)
: an impression (such 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 product Mark II
e
: a written or printed symbol (such 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 game
especially
: record
b
: importance, distinction
a person of mark
c
: a lasting or strong impression
d
: an assessment of merits : rating
high marks for honesty
mark
verb
marked;
marking;
marks
Definition of mark (Entry 2 of 4)
1a(1)
: to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of
(2)
: to plot the course of : chart
b
: to set apart by or as if by a line or boundary
—usually used with off
2a(1)
: to designate as if by a mark
(2)
: to make or leave a mark on
(3)
: to furnish with natural marks
wings marked with white
(4)
: to label so as to indicate price or quality
(5)
: to make notations in or on
c(1)
: characterize, distinguish
the flamboyance that marks her style
(2)
: signalize
this year marks our 50th anniversary
3
: to take notice of : observe
mark my words
4
: to pick up (one's golf ball) from a putting green and substitute a marker
: to take careful notice
mark time
1
: to keep the time of a marching step by moving the feet alternately without advancing
2
: to maintain a static state of readiness
mark
noun (2)Definition of mark (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: any of various old European units of weight used especially for gold and silver
especially
: a unit equal to about eight ounces (248 grams)
2
: a unit of value:
a
: an old English unit equal to 13s 4d
b
: any one of various old Scandinavian or German units of value
specifically
: a unit and corresponding silver coin of the 16th century worth ¹/₂ thaler
c(1)
: deutsche mark
(2)
: the basic monetary unit of East Germany replaced in 1990 by the West German deutsche mark
d
: markka
Mark
noun (3)
\ ˈmärk
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Definition of Mark (Entry 4 of 4)
1a
: an early Jewish Christian traditionally identified as the writer of the Gospel of Mark
— called also John Mark
b
: the second Gospel (see gospel entry 1 sense 1) in the New Testament — see Bible Table
2
: a king of Cornwall, uncle of Tristram, and husband of Isolde
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Examples of mark in a Sentence
Verb
Any little bit of dirt will mark that fabric. Be careful not to mark the floor with your shoes. mark an accent on a letter She marked an “X” on each box. I have marked the event on my calendar. She marked each box with an “X.” X marks the spot where the suspect was last seen. Use a bookmark to mark your place. We put some tape on the floor to mark where the tables should go. The dog marked the base of the tree by urinating.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The couple is also responsible for their own food, clothing, entertainment and bedding, and though there's a resupply trip at the three-month mark, they will be otherwise cut off from the mainland during this period. — Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, "Volunteers Wanted: Spend 6 Months in Charge of a Remote Tasmanian Island," 18 Jan. 2017 Texans are feeling the bite of winter this weekend with some places not even reaching the freezing mark. — Brett Barrouquere, Houston Chronicle, "Yeah, it's cold, for the moment," 7 Jan. 2017 The Dow Jones industrial average traded within 1 point of the record 20,000 mark. — Ana Swanson, Washington Post, "U.S. added 156,000 jobs in December; wage growth picked up," 6 Jan. 2017 In Lombardi’s nine seasons in Green Bay, the Packers won five NFL titles, including the first two Super Bowls, and posted an 89-29-4 mark. — Honolulu Star-Advertiser, "Giants-Packers playoffs lore is more than red-faced Coughlin," 5 Jan. 2017 This has made its mark, with only 65 percent of millennials owning such cards, compared to 83 percent of baby boomers and 78 percent of generation Xers. — Houston Chronicle, "Debit Card Usage Increasing," 29 Dec. 2016Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Fifty Years Ago Church of the Lighted Window marked its 70th birthday on April 9, 1967. — Carol Cormaci, La Cañada Valley Sun, "La Cañada History: Paradise Canyon student repeats big win at county spelling bee," 4 Apr. 2017 Officially, this national holiday marks the anniversary of the First Fleet of British settlers arriving in New South Wales in 1788. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "Celebrate Australia Day 2017 With Chris Hemsworth," 26 Jan. 2017 The fundraising gala was the opening event for the 75th Commemoration of the Pearl Harbor attack and marked the 10th anniversary for the Pacific Aviation Museum. — Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii's News Leader, "Island Images: December 2016," 26 Dec. 2016 The first Friday of the month marks the first formal day of operation for Bar Elixrs, Chinatown’s newest watering hole. — Star-advertiser Staff, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, "Bar Elixrs enters Chinatown scene," 29 Nov. 2016 But in naming Hussein crown prince early, Abdullah had hoped to avoid the confusion and anxiety in the kingdom that marked his father’s last days. — Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, "The Modern King in the Arab Spring," 19 Feb. 2014These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mark.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for mark
mark
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of mark
: to make or leave a visible mark on (something)
: to write or make (a mark)
: to write a note about (something)
mark
noun
\ ˈmärk
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Kids Definition of mark
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a blemish (as a scratch or stain) made on a surface
There were tire marks on the lawn.
2
: a written or printed symbol
a punctuation mark
3
: something that shows that something else exists : sign, indication
They traded T-shirts as a mark of friendship.
4
: something aimed at : target
… he missed his mark and delivered a good clout to Mig's nose instead.— Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux
5
: a grade or score showing the quality of work or conduct
He gets good marks in school.
6
: something designed or serving to record position
high-water mark
7
: the starting line of a race
mark
verb
marked;
marking
Kids Definition of mark (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to indicate a location
He marked his place in the book.
2
: to set apart by a line or boundary
We tried to mark off a baseball diamond.
3
: to make a shape, symbol, or word on
I'll mark the top with a cross.
4
: to decide and show the value or quality of : grade
Teachers mark tests.
5
: to be an important characteristic of
The disease is marked by fever.
6
: to take notice of
You'll be sorry, mark my words.
mark
noun
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Medical Definition of mark
1
: a narrow deep hollow on the surface of the crown of a horse's incisor tooth that gradually becomes obliterated by the wearing away of the crown and therefore is indicative of the animal's age and usually disappears from the lower central incisors about the sixth year while traces may remain in the upper until the eleventh
2
: an impression or trace made or occurring on something — see birthmark, strawberry mark
3
: a cut (as an ear notch) made on livestock for identification
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mark
nounLegal Definition of mark
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a character usually in the form of a cross or X that is made as a substitute for a signature by a person who cannot write his or her name
2
: a character, device, label, brand, seal, or other sign put on an article or used in connection with a service especially to show the maker or owner, to certify quality, or for identification:
a
: trademark
b
: service mark
mark
transitive verbLegal Definition of mark (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of
a landowner marking his boundary
2
: to affix a significant identifying mark (as a trademark) to
mark to the market
1
: to adjust (cash deposited with a lender of securities) to the prevailing market price
2
: to value (an option or futures contract) in accordance with the market value prevailing on the last business day of the year for tax purposes
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