mark out
phrasal verb
marked out; marking out; marks out
1
: to indicate (a route on a map) with marks
I have marked out the best way to get to my ranch.
2
: to draw lines around (something) so that it can be clearly seen
He marked out his mining claim.
3
: to plan the details of (a course of action)
She talked about the course the European Union has marked out for itself.
4
chiefly British
: to show that (someone or something) is special or different in some way
Her very first book marked her out as a great poet.
She was marked out for greatness.
Examples of mark out in a Sentence
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Laid flat, those lapels could mark out a landing zone for a chopper under automatic ground fire.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Thanks to the Internet, and streaming service focus on stars to mark out one film from another, stars are still hugely important, and their comments reverberated around the globe.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
That is the title of a striking piece of artwork hung high above the London skyline, depicting a brooding photograph of Mikel Arteta marking out something that looked like stream-of-consciousness ideas in black paint.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
To visualize the fit before buying, use painter’s tape to mark out the rug’s dimensions.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
This is not a proceeding which may be varied, if the judgment of the executive shall suggest one more eligible, but is a precise course accurately marked out by law, and is to be strictly pursued.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2025
The room had to be marked out of order for a deep cleaning after Combs left, Zemmour testified, and an additional $500 fee was charged for damage.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 May 2025
In a career marked out by an uncanny ability to stay in the news, Ye has upped the ante in 2025, seemingly leaning into his pariah status in the entertainment industry, and pop culture generally, with a series of hugely controversial music releases and public stunts.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Thanks to the Internet, and streaming service focus on stars to mark out one film from another, stars are still hugely important, and their comments reverberated around the globe.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
That is the title of a striking piece of artwork hung high above the London skyline, depicting a brooding photograph of Mikel Arteta marking out something that looked like stream-of-consciousness ideas in black paint.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
To visualize the fit before buying, use painter’s tape to mark out the rug’s dimensions.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
This is not a proceeding which may be varied, if the judgment of the executive shall suggest one more eligible, but is a precise course accurately marked out by law, and is to be strictly pursued.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2025
The room had to be marked out of order for a deep cleaning after Combs left, Zemmour testified, and an additional $500 fee was charged for damage.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 May 2025
In a career marked out by an uncanny ability to stay in the news, Ye has upped the ante in 2025, seemingly leaning into his pariah status in the entertainment industry, and pop culture generally, with a series of hugely controversial music releases and public stunts.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Mark out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mark%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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