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Word: Mark
Speech Type: Noun
Old English mearc, gemerce (noun), mearcian (verb), of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Latin margo ‘margin’
mɑːk
a small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt
Short Definition:damaged area
Examples:- the blow left a red mark down one side of her face
a line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something
Short Definition:line or symbol
Examples:- the first syllable has a stress mark
a point awarded for a correct answer or for proficiency in an examination or competition
Short Definition:grade or standard
Examples:- many candidates lose marks because they don't read the questions carefully
- full marks to them for highlighting the threat to the rainforest
(followed by a numeral) a particular model or type of a vehicle or machine
Short Definition:car or machine type
Examples:- a Mark 10 Jaguar
a target
Short Definition:target
Examples:- few bullets could have missed their mark
the act of cleanly catching the ball direct from a kick, knock-on, or forward throw by an opponent, on or behind one's own 22-metre line, and exclaiming ‘Mark’, after which a free kick can be taken by the catcher.
Short Definition:rugby catch
Word: Mark
Speech Type: Verb
mɑːk
make a visible impression or stain on
Short Definition:stain or damage
Examples:- he fingered the photograph gently, careful not to mark it
write a word or symbol on (an object) in order to give information
Short Definition:write something on object
Examples:- she marked all her possessions with her name
- an envelope marked ‘private and confidential’
indicate the position of
Short Definition:show position of
Examples:- the top of the pass marks the border between Alaska and the Yukon
- we have marked the area with red stones
(of a teacher or examiner) assess the standard of (written work) by assigning points for proficiency or correct answers
Short Definition:evaluate
Examples:- the examiner may have hundreds of scripts to mark
notice or pay careful attention to
Short Definition:take note of
Examples:- he'll leave you, you mark my words!
(of a player in a team game) stay close to (an opponent) in order to prevent them getting or passing the ball
Short Definition:stay close to
Examples:- each central defender marks one attacker
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