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marked

  [mahrkt]
Use marked in a Sentence
–adjective
1. strikingly noticeable; conspicuous: with marked success.
2. watched as an object of suspicion or vengeance: a marked man.
3. having a mark or marks: beautifully marked birds; to read the marked pages.
4. Linguistics.
a. (of a phoneme) characterized by the presence of a phonological feature that serves to distinguish it from an otherwise similar phoneme lacking that feature, as (d), which, in contrast to (t), is characterized by the presence of voicing.
b. characterized by the presence of a marker indicating the grammatical function of a construction, as the plural in English, which, in contrast to the singular, is typically indicated by the presence of the marker -s.
c. specifying an additional element of meaning, in contrast to a semantically related item, as drake in contrast to duck, where drake specifies “male” while duck does not necessarily specify sex.
d. occurring less typically than an alternative form, as the word order in Down he fell in contrast to the more usual order of He fell down. Compare unmarked (def. 2).
Origin:
ME; OE gemearcod; see mark 1 , -ed 2

Related forms:
mark⋅ed⋅ly  [mahr-kid-lee] , adverb
mark⋅ed⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. striking, outstanding, obvious, prominent.
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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

Synonyms:
10. eminence, consequence. 11. feature, stamp, print. 14. purpose, objective. 29. identify, label, tag. 32, 33. note. 34. eye, regard, spot.
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mark 1   (märk)   
n.  

  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.

    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.

  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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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.

  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.

    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.

v.   intr.

  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.

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

  1. To deface by covering with marks.

  2. To mark for sale at a higher price.


Idiom(s):
beside the markBeside the point; irrelevant.

Idiom(s):
mark time

  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.


[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.
marked   (märkt)   
adj.  

  1. Having one or more distinguishing marks.

  2. Clearly defined and evident; noticeable: has a marked limp. See Synonyms at noticeable.

  3. Singled out, especially for a dire fate: a marked man.

  4. Linguistics

    1. Of or relating to that member of a pair of words or forms that explicitly denotes a particular subset of the meanings denoted by the other member of the pair. For example, of the two words lion and lioness, lion is unmarked for gender (it can denote either a male or female) whereas lioness is marked, since it denotes only females.

    2. Explicitly characterized by or having a particular linguistic feature. For example, girls is marked for plural in English, whereas sheep is not.

mark'ed·ly (mär'kĭd-lē) adv., mark'ed·ness n.
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Slang Dictionary
mark

  1. n.
    a dupe; a victim selected for a theft or a swindle. (Underworld.) : I bumped the mark on the shoulder, and he put his hand on his wallet just like always.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Word Origin & History

mark  (1)
"trace, impression," O.E. mearc (W.Saxon), merc (Mercian) "boundary, sign, limit, mark," from P.Gmc. *marko (cf. O.N. merki "boundary, sign," mörk "forest," which often marked a frontier; O.Fris. merke, Goth. marka "boundary, frontier," Du. merk "mark, brand," Ger. Mark "boundary, boundary land"), from PIE *mereg- "edge, boundary" (cf. L. margo "margin," O.Ir. mruig "borderland"). The primary sense is probably "boundary," which had evolved by O.E. through "sign of a boundary," "sign in general," "impression or trace forming a sign." Meaning "any visible trace or impression" first recorded c.1200. Sense of "line drawn to indicate starting point of a race" (e.g. on your marks ...) first attested 1887. The M.E. sense of "target" (c.1205) is the notion in marksman (1660) and slang sense "victim of a swindle" (1883). The notion of "sign, token" is behind the meaning "numerical award given by a teacher" (1829). The verb is O.E. mearcian (W.Saxon), merciga (Anglian) "to trace out boundaries," from P.Gmc. *markojanan. Both noun and verb infl. by Scand. cognates. Mark time (1833) is from military drill. Mark-up "amount added by a retailer to cover overhead and provide profit" is from 1920. Marked man "one who is watched with hostile intent" is from 1833.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: mark
Function: transitive verb
1 : to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of marking his boundary>
2 : to affix a significant identifying mark (as a trademark) to—mark to the market 1 : to adjust (cash deposited with a lender of securities) to the prevailing market price
2 : to value (an option or futures contract) in accordance with the market value prevailing on the last business day of the year for tax purposes
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: mark
Pronunciation: 'märk
Function: noun
1 : a narrow deep hollow on the surface of the crown of a horse's incisor tooth thatgradually becomes obliterated by the wearing away of the crown and therefore is indicative of the animal's age and usually disappears from the lower central incisors about the sixth year while tracesmay remain in the upper until the eleventh
2 : an impression or trace made or occurring on something —see BIRTHMARK, STRAWBERRY MARK
3 : a cut (as an ear notch) made on livestock foridentification —marked adjective
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mark (märk)
n.

  1. A spot or line on a surface, visible through difference in color or elevation from that of the surrounding area.

  2. A distinctive trait or property.

v. marked, mark·ing, marks

  1. To make a visible trace or impression on, as occurs with a spot or dent.

  2. To form, make, or depict by making a mark.

  3. To distinguish or characterize.

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