mark

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[[t]mɑrk[/t]]

n.

1) a visible impression on a surface, as a line, spot, scratch, dent, or stain

2) a symbol used in writing or printing:

a punctuation mark[/ex]

3) a token or indication; sign:

to bow as a mark of respect[/ex]

4) a noticeable or lasting effect; imprint:

The experience had left its mark on her[/ex]

5) a distinctive or characteristic trait:

a mark of nobility[/ex]

6) a device or symbol serving to identify, indicate origin or ownership, etc

7) trademark

8) a sign, usu. a cross, made instead of a signature

9)

a) a symbol used in rating a student's achievement; grade

b) Often, marks. any evaluative rating:

gave him high marks for trying[/ex]

10) an object or sign serving to indicate position

11) a point reached, as on a scale or in a process:

the halfway mark[/ex]

12) a recognized or required standard of merit:

work that's not up to the mark[/ex]

13) a target; goal:

to miss the mark[/ex]

14) distinction; note:

a man of mark[/ex]

15)

a) an object of derision or abuse:

an easy mark for bullies[/ex]

b) the victim of a swindle

16) mil (cap.) (used with a numeral to designate a model of an item of manufacture, as a weapon or car.)

17) spo the starting line in a race

18) naut. any of the points marked at intervals on a sounding line to indicate depth

19) why a tract of land held in common by a medieval Germanic community

20) why archaic land forming a boundary

21) to be a distinguishing feature of:

a day marked by sadness[/ex]

22) to put a mark or marks on

23) to evaluate with an academic mark; grade:

to mark exams[/ex]

24) to label with indications of price or quality:

to mark merchandise[/ex]

25) to trace or form by or as if by marks:

to mark out a plan of attack[/ex]

26) to designate by or as if by marks:

to mark passages to be memorized[/ex]

27) to single out; destine:

marked for greatness[/ex]

28) to record, as a score

29) to make manifest:

to mark approval with a nod[/ex]

30) to give heed to:

Mark my words[/ex]

31) to observe:

marked a change in the weather[/ex]

32) anb to deposit a scent mark on

33) to take notice; give attention; consider

34) to make a mark or marks

35) phv bus mark down

a) phv to reduce the price of

b) phv to note in writing

36) phv mark up

a) phv to mar or deface with marks

b) phv to mark with notations or symbols

c) bus to raise the price of

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- beside the mark make one's mark mark time overshoot wide of the mark

Etymology: bef. 900; ME; OE mearc mark, sign, borderland II

mark

[[t]mɑrk[/t]] n.

1) num the basic currency of Germany, which has a fixed value relative to the euro

2) num

markka

3) num a former English monetary unit equal to 13s. 4d

4) wam num a former European unit of weight, esp. for gold and silver, usu. equal to 8 ounces (249 grams)

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Etymology: bef. 900; OE marc unit of weight