Mark
noun
A visible impression or trace on something, like a line, cut, or stain.
There were dirty marks on her shirt.
Often appears as...
- make a mark
- erase a mark
noun
A symbol or word used in a test or exam to indicate correctness or quality.
I got full marks in my math test.
Often appears as...
- score high marks
- check the mark
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something.
Please mark your name at the top of the sheet.
Often appears as...
- mark the spot
- mark your answer
verb
To give a score to students' work.
The teacher is marking our papers now.
Often appears as...
- mark the test
- mark the essay
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A target or goal.
He set his mark high and worked hard to achieve it.
Often appears as...
- hit the mark
- miss the mark
noun
A person who is targeted, especially for deception or crime.
They singled him out as an easy mark
Often appears as...
- easy mark
- soft mark
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary.
They marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner party.
Often appears as...
- mark the occasion
- mark the anniversary
noun
A visible impression or trace on something, like a line, cut, or stain.
There were dirty marks on her shirt.
Often appears as...
- make a mark
- erase a mark
noun
A symbol or word used in a test or exam to indicate correctness or quality.
I got full marks in my math test.
Often appears as...
- score high marks
- check the mark
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something.
Please mark your name at the top of the sheet.
Often appears as...
- mark the spot
- mark your answer
verb
To give a score to students' work.
The teacher is marking our papers now.
Often appears as...
- mark the test
- mark the essay
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A target or goal.
He set his mark high and worked hard to achieve it.
Often appears as...
- hit the mark
- miss the mark
noun
A person who is targeted, especially for deception or crime.
They singled him out as an easy mark
Often appears as...
- easy mark
- soft mark
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary.
They marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner party.
Often appears as...
- mark the occasion
- mark the anniversary
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Physical traces
Use 'mark' for physical signs left by something or someone.
The cup left a ring mark on the table.
Pro Tip 2/2Cleaning context
In cleaning, 'mark' often refers to unwanted stains or spots.
I scrubbed to remove the coffee mark from the carpet.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical traces
Use 'mark' for physical signs left by something or someone.
The cup left a ring mark on the table.
Pro Tip 2/2Cleaning context
In cleaning, 'mark' often refers to unwanted stains or spots.
I scrubbed to remove the coffee mark from the carpet.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical traces
Use 'mark' for physical signs left by something or someone.
The cup left a ring mark on the table.
Pro Tip 2/2Cleaning context
In cleaning, 'mark' often refers to unwanted stains or spots.
I scrubbed to remove the coffee mark from the carpet.
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The deadly irony of...
From there, engineers and military inventors created all kinds of destructive weapons. From bombs to guns to cannons, gunpowder left its mark on the world in some pretty terrible ways, in contrast to the beautiful marks it can leave in the air. So, how does black powder propel
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Why Shakespeare loved...
The pirate can only walk in iambs, a living reminder of Shakespeare's favorite meter. Iambic pentameter is when he takes ten steps. Our pirate friend can even help us remember how to properly mark it if we image the footprints he leaves walking along a deserted island
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What is epigenetics? -...
genes in the babies that helped them manage stress were methylated and turned off. And it might not stop with that generation. Most epigenetic marks are erased when egg and sperm cells are formed. But now researchers think that some of those imprints survive,
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Can you solve the...
Now, take two of the newly marked coins and weigh them against each other. If they balance, the third coin is fake. Otherwise, look at their marks. If they are plus coins, the heavier one is the imposter. If they are marked with minus, it's the lighter one.
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The psychology of...
A flower marked the spot of where he died, and we call that flower the Narcissus. The myth captures the basic idea of narcissism, elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement. But it's not just a personality type that shows up in advice columns.
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Great White Shark...
I spent a lot of time at sea and have seen a large variety of different wildlife. This was absolutely definitely not a basking shark. The colouration was totally different, light grey on the surface with very pale marking below the mid line.
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Can you solve the...
No marking the boxes, shouting, nothing. If each one of you can find your own instrument, then you can play tonight. Otherwise, the label is dropping you. You have three minutes to think about it before we start. The band is in despair.
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Four reasons you should...
after marked by the month something strange happens i arrived in a new land it felt so solid so real so peaceful and it filled us today i'm happy to report and now have more time I think deeper I have more insights cutting out the news
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
to see the way that compassion actually has the power to succeed in stopping the suffering of millions. But here's the part that you might not hear very much about. If you move that poverty mark just up to two dollars a day,
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Wildfire Warrior PIPE...
people advertisements I don't go chasing lions and tigers and grizzly bears instead mark chases wild fires and he spent a lifetime doing it so during every summer vacation mark heads out
Video examples
The deadly irony of...
From there, engineers and military inventors created all kinds of destructive weapons. From bombs to guns to cannons, gunpowder left its mark on the world in some pretty terrible ways, in contrast to the beautiful marks it can leave in the air. So, how does black powder propel
Video examples
Why Shakespeare loved...
The pirate can only walk in iambs, a living reminder of Shakespeare's favorite meter. Iambic pentameter is when he takes ten steps. Our pirate friend can even help us remember how to properly mark it if we image the footprints he leaves walking along a deserted island
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
genes in the babies that helped them manage stress were methylated and turned off. And it might not stop with that generation. Most epigenetic marks are erased when egg and sperm cells are formed. But now researchers think that some of those imprints survive,
Video examples
Can you solve the...
Now, take two of the newly marked coins and weigh them against each other. If they balance, the third coin is fake. Otherwise, look at their marks. If they are plus coins, the heavier one is the imposter. If they are marked with minus, it's the lighter one.
Video examples
The psychology of...
A flower marked the spot of where he died, and we call that flower the Narcissus. The myth captures the basic idea of narcissism, elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement. But it's not just a personality type that shows up in advice columns.
Video examples
Great White Shark...
I spent a lot of time at sea and have seen a large variety of different wildlife. This was absolutely definitely not a basking shark. The colouration was totally different, light grey on the surface with very pale marking below the mid line.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
No marking the boxes, shouting, nothing. If each one of you can find your own instrument, then you can play tonight. Otherwise, the label is dropping you. You have three minutes to think about it before we start. The band is in despair.
Video examples
Four reasons you should...
after marked by the month something strange happens i arrived in a new land it felt so solid so real so peaceful and it filled us today i'm happy to report and now have more time I think deeper I have more insights cutting out the news
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
to see the way that compassion actually has the power to succeed in stopping the suffering of millions. But here's the part that you might not hear very much about. If you move that poverty mark just up to two dollars a day,
Video examples
Wildfire Warrior PIPE...
people advertisements I don't go chasing lions and tigers and grizzly bears instead mark chases wild fires and he spent a lifetime doing it so during every summer vacation mark heads out
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Quote examples
Frankie Valli
American Musician
With 'Sherry,' we were looking for a sound. We wanted to make the kind of mark that, if the radio was playing one of our songs, you knew who it was immediately. But I didn't want to sing like that my whole life.
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Gary Locke
American Politician
I think that there is a concern, a question mark, by people all around the world and governments all around the world, as to what China's intentions are.
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George Clooney
American Actor
You have only a short period of time in your life to make your mark, and I'm there now.
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Ian McDiarmid
Scottish Actor
That's the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance.
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Jeff Fortenberry
American Politician
Respect and a gentlemanly character - those are marks of a Nebraskan.
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Jasmin Bhasin
Indian Actress
I believe the first role you play helps you make a mark.
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Katherine Anne Porter
American Journalist
One of the marks of a gift is to have the courage of it.
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Evelyn Lauder
Austrian Businessman
I feel it's important to make a mark somewhere.
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Karen Civil
American Businesswoman
The world is your stage. Make your mark.
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Jeanine Pirro
American Journalist
I made my mark in a man's world.
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Frankie Valli
American Musician
With 'Sherry,' we were looking for a sound. We wanted to make the kind of mark that, if the radio was playing one of our songs, you knew who it was immediately. But I didn't want to sing like that my whole life.
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Gary Locke
American Politician
I think that there is a concern, a question mark, by people all around the world and governments all around the world, as to what China's intentions are.
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George Clooney
American Actor
You have only a short period of time in your life to make your mark, and I'm there now.
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Ian McDiarmid
Scottish Actor
That's the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance.
Quote examples
Jeff Fortenberry
American Politician
Respect and a gentlemanly character - those are marks of a Nebraskan.
Quote examples
Jasmin Bhasin
Indian Actress
I believe the first role you play helps you make a mark.
Quote examples
Katherine Anne Porter
American Journalist
One of the marks of a gift is to have the courage of it.
Quote examples
Evelyn Lauder
Austrian Businessman
I feel it's important to make a mark somewhere.
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Karen Civil
American Businesswoman
The world is your stage. Make your mark.
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Jeanine Pirro
American Journalist
I made my mark in a man's world.
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