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mark

1 [mahrk]

–noun

1.	a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.

2.	a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed: a mark of his noble rank.

3.	a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark.

4.	a sign, usually an X or cross, made instead of a signature by someone who does not know how or is unable to write his or her own name.

5.	an affixed or impressed device, symbol, inscription, etc., serving to give information, identify, indicate origin or ownership, attest to character or comparative merit, or the like, as a trademark.

6.	a sign, token, or indication: to bow as a mark of respect.

7.	a symbol used in rating conduct, proficiency, attainment, etc., as of pupils in a school: good marks; bad marks.

8.	something serving as an indication of position, as a landmark.

9.	a recognized or required standard of quality, accomplishment, etc.; norm: His dissertation was below the mark.

10.	distinction or importance; repute; note: a man of mark.

11.	a distinctive trait or characteristic: the usual marks of a gentleman.

12.	(usually initial capital letter) U.S. Military. a designation for an item of military equipment in production, used in combination with a numeral to indicate the order of adoption, and often abbreviated: a Mark-4 tank; an M-1 rifle.

13.	an object aimed at; target: to aim at the mark.

14.	an object or end desired or striven for; goal.

15.

Slang.

a.	an object of derision, scorn, manipulation, or the like: He was an easy mark for criticism.

b.	the intended victim of a swindler, hustler, or the like: The cardsharps picked their marks from among the tourists on the cruise ship.

16.	Track. the starting line.

17.	Boxing. the middle of the stomach.

18.	Lawn Bowling. jack ¹ (def. 17).

19.	Bowling. a strike or spare.

20.	Nautical. any of the distinctively marked points on a deep-sea lead line, occurring at levels of 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, and 20 fathoms above the lead. Compare deep (def. 33).

21.	a tract of land that may have been held in common by a primitive or early medieval community of peasants in Germany.

22.	Archaic or History/Historical. a boundary; frontier.

–verb (used with object)

23.	to be a distinguishing feature of: a day marked by rain.

24.	to put a mark or marks on: to mark each box with an X.

25.	to give a grade for; put a grade on: to mark the final exams.

26.	scent-mark (def. 2).

27.	to furnish with figures, signs, tags, etc., to indicate price, quality, brand name, or the like: We marked all the books with prices.

28.	to trace or form by or as if by marks (often fol. by out): to mark out a plan of attack.

29.	to indicate or designate by or as if by marks: to mark passages to be memorized.

30.	to single out; destine (often fol. by out): to be marked out for promotion.

31.	to record, as a score.

32.	to make manifest: to mark approval with a nod.

33.	to give heed or attention to: Mark my words!

34.	to notice or observe: to mark a change in the weather.

–verb (used without object)

35.	to take notice; give attention; consider.

36.	scent-mark (def. 1).

—Verb phrases

37.	mark down, to reduce the price of: These towels have been marked down.

38.	mark off, to mark the proper dimensions or boundaries of; separate: We marked off the limits of our lot with stakes.

39.

mark up,

a.	to mar or deface with marks.

b.	to mark with notations or symbols.

c.	to fix the selling price of (an article) by adding to the seller's cost an amount to cover expenses and profit: to mark up dresses 50 percent.

d.	to increase the selling price of.

—Idioms

40.	beside the mark, not pertinent; irrelevant.

41.	bless or save the mark! (used as an exclamation of disapproval, contempt, impatience, etc.) Also, God bless or save the mark!

42.	make one's mark, to attain success or fame; achieve one's ambition: He set out to make his mark as a writer.

43.	mark time. time (def. 55).

44.	on your mark or marks! (in calling the start of a race) take your places: On your mark! Get set! Go! Also, get ready!, ready!

45.	wide of the mark, far from the target or objective; inaccurate or irrelevant: My first guess was wide of the mark.

Origin:
bef. 900; (n.) ME; OE mearc mark, sign, banner, dividing line, borderland; c. G Mark borderland, unit of weight, ON mǫrk forest (orig., borderland), unit of weight, Goth marka boundary, borderland, L margō margin; (v.) ME marken, OE mearcian; c. OFris merkia, OHG marchōn, ON marka to plan

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mark

2 [mahrk]

–noun

1.	the monetary unit of Germany since 1871: originally a silver coin. Compare Deutsche mark, ostmark, reichsmark.

2.	the markka of Finland.

3.	Also, merk. a former silver coin of Scotland, equal to 13s. 4d.

4.	a former money of account of England, equal to 13s. 4d.

5.	a former coin of Estonia, the ¹/₁₀₀ th part of a kroon: replaced by the sent after 1927.

6.	a former European unit of weight, esp. for gold and silver, generally equal to 8 ounces (249 grams).

Origin:
bef. 900; ME; OE marc unit of weight < ML marca < Gmc; see mark ¹

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Mark

[mahrk]

–noun

1.	one of the four Evangelists: traditionally believed to be the author of the second Gospel.

2.	the second Gospel: to read aloud from Mark.

3.	King, Arthurian Romance. ruler of Cornwall, husband of Iseult and uncle of Sir Tristram.

4.	Saint. Marcus, Saint.

5.	a male given name, form of Marcus.

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Han⋅na

[han-uh]

–noun

Marcus Alonzo (“Mark”

), 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.

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mark¹ (märk) Pronunciation Key
n.

A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot.
A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.
A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
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.
A target: "A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark" (Ambrose Bierce).
Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.
An object or point that serves as a guide.
Slang A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.
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.
Sports
1. A strike or spare in bowling.
2. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
A boundary between countries.
A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.
Computer Science A character or feature in a file, record, or data stream used to locate a specific point or condition.

v. marked, mark·ing, marks

v. tr.

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.
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.
To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary: marked off the limits of our property.
To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.
To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.
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.
Sports To guard (an opponent), as in soccer.

v. intr.

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

Phrasal Verb(s):
mark down To mark for sale at a lower price.
mark up

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

Idiom(s):
beside the mark Beside the point; irrelevant.

Idiom(s):
mark time

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

[Middle English, from Old English mearc; see merg- in Indo-European roots.]

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.