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Meaning of the word mark in English

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mark

US /mɑːrk/
UK /mɑːrk/
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Noun

1.

a symbol or sign used to represent something

Example:
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The teacher put a red mark on the incorrect answers.
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There was a strange mark on the wall.
Synonym:
signsymbolindicatortokenstamp
2.

a score or grade given for a piece of work or an examination

Example:
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She got a high mark on her essay.
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What mark did you get on the test?
Synonym:
scoregraderatingassessment
3.

a particular point in time or a stage in a process

Example:
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At this mark, we need to re-evaluate our strategy.
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The project reached a significant mark today.
Synonym:
pointstagelevelmilestone

Verb

1.

to make a visible impression or stain on something

Example:
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Be careful not to mark the new table.
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The muddy shoes marked the clean floor.
Synonym:
stainblemishsmudgedirty
2.

to indicate or designate something with a mark

Example:
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Please mark your answers clearly on the sheet.
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The path is marked by small stones.
Synonym:
labeltagdesignateindicate
3.

to celebrate or commemorate an event or occasion

Example:
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We will mark our anniversary with a special dinner.
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The ceremony will mark the end of the school year.
Synonym:
celebratecommemorateobservehonor
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