MARK | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Mark

Mark

mark

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

a small spot or streak made on a surface, usually of a different color than its surroundings and often caused by damage or an accident, or a spot or feature on the body of a person or animal by which they may be identified;

e.g. The chair hit the wall and left a mark where the paint got scratched. She has a small brown mark on one wrist.

(noun)

a sign or symbol that records or indicates something, or a characteristic feature of something;

e.g. I dug a small mark into the ground to show where I had been standing. It is a mark of a healthy lifestyle to eat a balanced diet.

(noun)

a letter or number that signifies the score attained by a person on an examination or competition, usually obtained by awarding points for proficiency and/or correct answers;

e.g. He achieved a high mark on the test by studying hard.

(verb)

to make a visible stain or impression on/in something,

e.g. The ink will mark your clothes and cannot be washed out. His shoes mark the soft mud as he walks.

(verb)

to write a symbol, word, or number on something, usually for identification or organization;

e.g. Please mark all of the files that you have checked. He will mark the pieces so that he knows which ones to take.

(verb)

to indicate something, such as to note the position of something, to distinguish something from other similar things, or to acknowledge a significant occasion or development;

e.g. They used tape to mark each dancer's position on the stage. The unique rhythms in his songs mark them as more complex than other songs. This ceremony is to mark the achievements of the team.

(verb)

to assign points for proficiency or correct answers on a written exam or a piece of written work and thus assess its standard;

e.g. The teacher will mark the students' exams this weekend.

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