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Marks
see synonyms of marksNoun
1. first baron marks of broughton, marks, simon marks
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
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Marks
see synonyms of marksnoun
1.
a visible impression, stain, etc, on a surface, such as a spot or scratch
2.
a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something
an owner's mark
3.
a cross or other symbol made instead of a signature
4.
a written or printed sign or symbol, as for punctuation
a question mark
5.
a letter, number, or percentage used to grade academic work
6.
a thing that indicates position or directs; marker
7.
a desired or recognized standard
he is not up to the mark
8.
an indication of some quality, feature, or prowess
he has the mark of an athlete
9.
quality or importance; note
a person of little mark
10.
a target or goal
11.
impression or influence
he left his mark on German literature
12.
one of the temperature settings on a gas oven
gas mark 5
13. (often capital) (in trade names)
a.
model, brand, or type
the car is a Mark 4
b.
a variation on a particular model
a Mark 3 Cortina
14. slang
a suitable victim, esp for swindling
15. nautical
one of the intervals distinctively marked on a sounding lead
Compare deep (sense 21)16. bowling another name for the jack (sense 7)
17. rugby union
an action in which a player standing inside his or her own 22m line catches a forward kick by an opponent and shouts "mark", thus becoming entitled to a free kick
18. Australian Rules football
a catch of the ball from a kick of at least 10 yards, after which a free kick is taken
19. the mark
20.
(in medieval England and Germany) a piece of land held in common by the free men of a community
21. an obsolete word for frontier
22. statistics class mark
23. make one's mark
24. on your mark
verb
25.
to make or receive (a visible impression, trace, or stain) on (a surface)
26. (transitive)
to characterize or distinguish
his face was marked by anger
27. (often foll by off or out)
to set boundaries or limits (on)
to mark out an area for negotiation
28. (transitive)
to select, designate, or doom by or as if by a mark
to mark someone as a criminal
29. (transitive)
to put identifying or designating labels, stamps, etc, on, esp to indicate price
to mark the book at one pound
30. (transitive)
to pay heed or attention to
mark my words
31.
to observe; notice
32.
to grade or evaluate (scholastic work)
she marks fairly
33. British sport
to stay close to (an opponent) to hamper his or her play
34.
to keep (score) in some games
35. mark time
exclamation
36. rugby union
the shout given by a player when calling for a mark
noun
1. Deutschmark, markka, Reichsmark, Ostmark
2.
a former monetary unit and coin in England and Scotland worth two thirds of a pound sterling
3.
a silver coin of Germany until 1924
noun New Testament
1.
one of the four Evangelists. Feast day: April 25
2.
the second Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him
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Marks
see synonyms of marks noun
1.
a masculine name: var. Marc
see also Marcus2.
a. Bible
one of the four Evangelists, to whom is ascribed the second Gospel: his day is April
25
: also Saint Markb.
the second book of the New Testament, telling the story of Jesus' life
abbrev. Mk noun
1.
a visible trace or impression on a surface
; specif.,a.
a line, dot, or other distinctive feature produced by drawing, coloring, stamping, etc.
b.
a spot, stain, scratch, blemish, mar, bruise, dent, etc.
2.
a sign, symbol, or indication
; specif.,a.
a printed or written sign or stroke
punctuation marks
b.
a brand, label, seal, tag, etc. put on an article to show the owner, maker, etc.
c.
a sign or indication of some quality, character, etc.
politeness is a mark of good upbringing
d.
a letter or figure used in schools, etc. to show quality of work or behavior; grade;
rating
a mark of B in history
e.
a cross or other sign made on a document as a substitute for a signature by a person unable to write
3.
a standard of quality, proficiency, propriety, etc.
failing to come up to the mark
4.
importance; distinction; eminence
a man of mark
5.
impression; influence
to leave one's mark in history
6.
a visible object of known position, serving as a guide or point of reference
a tower as a mark for fliers
7.
a line, dot, notch, etc. used to indicate position, as on a graduated scale
8.
a.
an object aimed at; target
b.
an object desired or worked for; end; aim; goal
9.
a.
a person against whom an attack, criticism, ridicule, etc. is directed
b. Slang
an intended victim of a swindle
10.
a taking notice; heed
11. Archaic
a.
a boundary, border, or borderland; march
b.
among Germanic peoples in earlier times, land held or worked in common by a community
12. Nautical
one of the knots or bits of leather or colored cloth placed at irregular intervals on a lead line to indicate depths in fathoms
see also deep (sense 20)13. Sport
a.
the starting line of a race
b.
a spare or a strike in bowling
verb transitive
14.
to put or make a mark or marks on
15.
to identify or designate by or as by a mark or marks
abilities that mark one for success
16.
to trace, make, or produce by or as by marks; draw, write, record, etc.
17.
to show or indicate by a mark or marks
18.
to show plainly; manifest; make clear or perceptible
a smile marking happiness
19.
to set off as distinctive; distinguish; characterize
scientific discoveries that marked the 19th century
20.
to observe; note; take notice of; heed
mark my words
21.
to give a grade or grades to; rate
to mark examination papers
22.
to put prices on (merchandise)
23.
to keep (score, etc.); record
24. Soccer and Hockey Etc
to stay close to in order to impede the movement of (an opponent)
verb intransitive
25.
to make a mark or marks
26.
to observe; take note
27. Games
to keep score
noun
1.
a former European unit of weight for gold and silver, equal to about eight ounces
2.
a unit of value orig. equivalent to about eight ounces of silver
; specif.,a.
an obsolete Scottish silver coin
b.
a former money of account of England
3.
the former basic monetary unit of Germany, superseded in 1924 by the reichsmark
see also deutsche mark4.
deutsche mark
5.
markka
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Marks
see synonyms of marksn.
See Table at Bible.
n.
1. A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot: a spill that left a mark on the rug; a mark next to each purchased item on the list.
2. A symbol, name, or other identifier, especially:
a. A name, logo, or other indicator used to indicate ownership, origin, or level of quality.
b. A notch made in an animal's ear or hide to indicate ownership.
c. A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.
3. A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
4.
a. A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement: got a mark of 95 instead of 100.
b. often marks An appraisal; a rating: earned high marks from her superiors.
5. Nautical
a. A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
b. A Plimsoll mark.
6.
a. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
b. A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
c. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark on all of us.
d. A specific model, type, or iteration, as of a product or machine, especially when part of a series. Usually used with a number: the mark IV model of this car.
7.
a. Importance; prominence: "a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).
b. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
8. A target: "A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark" (Ambrose Bierce).
9. Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.
10. An object or point that serves as a guide.
11. Slang A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.
12.
a. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
b. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
c. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
13. Sports
a. A strike or spare in bowling.
b. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
14. A boundary between countries.
15. A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.
16. Computers 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.
a. To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent: marked the wall with a crayon.
b. To form, make, or depict by making a mark: marked a square on the board.
c. To supply with natural markings: gray fur that is marked with stripes.
2.
a. 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.
b. To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.
c. To make conspicuous: a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
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.
6.
a. To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
b. To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
c. 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.
n.
In Arthurian legend, a king of Cornwall who was the husband of Iseult and the uncle of her lover Tristan.
n.
1. An English and Scottish unit of currency that was equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence.
2. Any of several European units of weight that were equal to about 8 ounces (227 grams), used especially for weighing gold and silver.
3. A deutsche mark.
4. A markka.
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