1
: having an identifying mark
marked playing cards
2
or
ˈmär-kəd 
: having a distinctive or emphasized character
has a marked drawl
3
a
: enjoying fame or notoriety
Winning the tournament made her a marked woman.
b
: being an object of attack, suspicion, or vengeance
To his enemies, the rebel leader was a marked man.
4
: overtly signaled by a linguistic feature
with most English nouns the plural is the marked number
marked
2 of 2past tense of mark entry 2
Examples of marked in a Sentence
Adjective
He speaks with a marked accent.
There was a marked change in her attitude.
There's been a marked improvement in the weather.
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Adjective
In a marked shift, U.S. residents will be given priority access in lotteries and reservation queues for campsites, wilderness permits, and limited-entry scenic drives.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
That’s a marked turnaround in their relationship, which had appeared somewhat strained in recent years.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Plus, studies have shown that the gut also controls up to 90% of our serotonin production, and can have a marked impact on mood regulation.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Other marked downs include this outdoor area rug that instantly upgrades any space, and this table that includes a spice rack, paper towel holder, bottle opener, and hooks to hang cooking tools and other essentials.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marked. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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marked
adjective1
: having an identifying mark
a marked card
2
: noticeable, conspicuous
speaks with a marked accent
3
a
: being a person on whom attention is focused
b
: being an object of attack or suspicion
a marked man
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