1. A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot.
2. A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.
3. A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
4. 1. A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement: got a mark of 95 instead of 100.
   2. An appraisal; a rating. Often used in the plural: earned high marks from her superiors.
   3. An inscription, name, stamp, label, or seal placed on an article to signify ownership, quality, manufacture, or origin.
   4. A notch in an animal's ear or hide indicating ownership.
   5. A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
   6. A Plimsoll mark.
   7. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
   8. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
   9. Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
   10. Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).
   11. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
   12. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
   13. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
   14. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
   15. A strike or spare in bowling.
   16. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
5. 1. An inscription, name, stamp, label, or seal placed on an article to signify ownership, quality, manufacture, or origin.
   2. A notch in an animal's ear or hide indicating ownership.
   3. A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
   4. A Plimsoll mark.
   5. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
   6. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
   7. Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
   8. Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).
   9. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
   10. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
   11. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
   12. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
   13. A strike or spare in bowling.
   14. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
6. Nautical
   1. A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
   2. A Plimsoll mark.
   3. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
   4. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
   5. Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
   6. Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).
   7. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
   8. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
   9. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
   10. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
   11. A strike or spare in bowling.
   12. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
7. 1. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
   2. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
   3. Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
   4. Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).
   5. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
   6. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
   7. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
   8. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
   9. A strike or spare in bowling.
   10. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
8. A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
9. 1. Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).
   2. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
   3. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
   4. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
   5. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
   6. A strike or spare in bowling.
   7. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
10. A target: "A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark" (Ambrose Bierce).
11. Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.
12. An object or point that serves as a guide.
13. Slang A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.
14. 1. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
    2. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
    3. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
    4. A strike or spare in bowling.
    5. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
15. Sports
    1. A strike or spare in bowling.
    2. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
16. A boundary between countries.
17. A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.
18. Computer Science A character or feature in a file, record, or data stream used to locate a specific point or condition.

1. 1. To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent.
   2. To form, make, or depict by making a mark: marked a square on the board.
   3. To supply with natural markings: gray fur that is marked with stripes.
   4. To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark: marked the spot where the treasure was buried; a career marked for glory.
   5. To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.
   6. To make conspicuous: a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
   7. To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
   8. To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
   9. Sports & Games To record (the score) in various games.
2. 1. To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark: marked the spot where the treasure was buried; a career marked for glory.
   2. To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.
   3. To make conspicuous: a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
   4. To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
   5. To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
   6. Sports & Games To record (the score) in various games.
3. To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary: marked off the limits of our property.
4. To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.
5. To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.
6. 1. To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
   2. To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
   3. Sports & Games To record (the score) in various games.
7. Sports To guard (an opponent), as in soccer.

1. To make a visible impression: This pen will mark under water.
2. To receive a visible impression: The floor marks easily.
3. Sports & Games To keep score.
4. To determine academic grades: a teacher who marks strictly.
5. Archaic To pay attention; notice.
6. To deface by covering with marks.
7. To mark for sale at a higher price.

1. To deface by covering with marks.
2. To mark for sale at a higher price.

1. To move the feet alternately in the rhythm of a marching step without advancing.
2. To suspend progress for the time being; wait in readiness.
3. To function in an apathetic or ineffective manner.

Synonyms: These verbs mean to place a mark of identification on: marked the items on the list with a check; brand cattle; labeled the boxes; tagged suitcases; ticketed the new merchandise. See Also Synonyms at sign.

1. An English and Scottish monetary unit that was equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence.
2. Any of several European units of weight that were equal to about 8 ounces (227 grams), used especially for weighing gold and silver.
3. A deutsche mark.
4. A markka.