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punctuation mark

noun

Definition of punctuation mark

  1. :  any of various standardized marks or signs used in punctuation

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First Known Use of punctuation mark

1849

PUNCTUATION MARK Defined for English Language Learners

punctuation mark

noun

Definition of punctuation mark for English Language Learners

  • : any one of the marks (such as a period, comma, or question mark) used to divide a piece of writing into sentences, clauses, etc.

PUNCTUATION MARK Defined for Kids

punctuation mark

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Definition of punctuation mark for Students

  1. :  any one of the marks (as a period, comma, or question mark) used in writing to make the meaning clear and separate parts (as clauses and sentences)

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