mark

/mɑrk/

Definitions

1. noun

a character or sign used to represent a sound or function in writing or printing

“She made a mark on the paper with her pencil.”

2. verb

to make a sign or impression on something, or to indicate or point out something

“He marked the passage he wanted to read later.”

3. verb

to make a claim or demand for something, especially money

“The company was accused of marking up the price of the product.”

4. noun

a distinguishing feature or characteristic of someone or something

“Her sense of humor is a mark of her creativity.”

5. noun

a measure or amount of something, especially of distance or length

“The mark on the tape measure indicated the length of the room.”

6. noun

a record or indication of something, especially a point or level of achievement

“He reached a new mark in his athletic career.”

7. noun

a distinctive feature or characteristic of a particular place or region

“The unique mark of the city’s architecture was its blend of old and new styles.”

Synonyms

  • character
  • sign
  • symbol

Antonyms

  • blank
  • empty