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.
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.
Archaicor 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.
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 margōmargin; (v.) ME marken, OE mearcian; c. OFris merkia, OHG marchōn, ON marka to plan
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.
A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement: got a mark of 95 instead of 100.
An appraisal; a rating. Often used in the plural: earned high marks from her superiors.
An inscription, name, stamp, label, or seal placed on an article to signify ownership, quality, manufacture, or origin.
A notch in an animal's ear or hide indicating ownership.
A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
A Plimsoll mark.
A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood"(Shakespeare).
Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
A strike or spare in bowling.
A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
An inscription, name, stamp, label, or seal placed on an article to signify ownership, quality, manufacture, or origin.
A notch in an animal's ear or hide indicating ownership.
A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
A Plimsoll mark.
A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood"(Shakespeare).
Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
A strike or spare in bowling.
A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
Nautical
A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
A Plimsoll mark.
A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood"(Shakespeare).
Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
A strike or spare in bowling.
A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood"(Shakespeare).
Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
A strike or spare in bowling.
A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood"(Shakespeare).
Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
A strike or spare in bowling.
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.
Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
A strike or spare in bowling.
A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
Sports
A strike or spare in bowling.
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.
To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent.
To form, make, or depict by making a mark: marked a square on the board.
To supply with natural markings: gray fur that is marked with stripes.
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.
To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.
To make conspicuous: a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
Sports & Games To record (the score) in various games.
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.
To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.
To make conspicuous: a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
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.
To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
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 downTo 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 markBeside 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.
Reduce the price of something, as in If they mark down these shoes, I'll buy two pairs. The mark here alludes to the label indicating a price. [Mid-1800s]
[mahrk] 
) 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. 
