"mark" | Definition and Related Words

mark

Noun

A number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) (synset 105745098)
"she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?"

is a type of: evaluation, rating, valuation - an appraisal of the value of something
subtypes:
- grade point - a numerical value assigned to a letter grade received in a course taken at a college or university multiplied by the number of credit hours awarded for the course
- centile, percentile - (statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set of scores into 100 parts each of which contains one-hundredth of the total
- decile - (statistics) any of nine points that divided a distribution of ranked scores into equal intervals where each interval contains one-tenth of the scores
- quartile - (statistics) any of three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts each containing one quarter of the scores
same as: grade, score
A distinguishing symbol (synset 107284884)
"the owner's mark was on all the sheep"

is a type of: symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
subtypes:
- earmark - identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
- brand - identification mark on skin, made by burning
- trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
- assay-mark, authentication, hallmark - a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
- postmark - a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing
- watermark - a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light
- broad arrow - an arrowhead mark identifying British government property
- milepost, milestone - stone post at side of a road to show distances
- peg, pin - small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
- pip, spot - a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
- label - an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object
- cairn - a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
same as: marker, marking
A reference point to shoot at (synset 107276776)
"his arrow hit the mark"

is a type of: point of reference, reference, reference point - an indicator that orients you generally
subtypes:
- clout - a target used in archery
- drogue - a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane
has: bull, bull's eye - the center of a target

same as: target
A visible indication made on a surface (synset 106811608)
"some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks"; "paw prints were everywhere"

is a type of: indicant, indication - something that serves to indicate or suggest
subtypes:
- fingerprint - a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used for biometric identification in criminal investigations
- footmark, footprint, step - a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
- trace - a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicle
- mintmark - a mark on a coin that identifies the mint where it was produced
- stroke - a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush
- hoof mark, hoof-mark, hoofprint - a visible impression on a surface made by the hoof of an animal
- line - a mark that is long relative to its width
- line - in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
same as: print
The impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember (synset 104683421)
"it was in London that he made his mark"; "he left an indelible mark on the American theater"

is a type of: effect, impression - an outward appearance
A symbol of disgrace or infamy (synset 106807523)
"And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"

is a type of: symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
subtypes:
- demerit - a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
- bar sinister, bend sinister - a mark of bastardy; lines from top right to bottom left
- cloven foot, cloven hoof - the mark of Satan
same as: brand, stain, stigma
Formerly the basic unit of money in Germany (synset 113710138)
is a type of: german monetary unit - monetary unit in Germany

has: pfennig - 100 pfennigs formerly equaled 1 Deutsche Mark in Germany

same as: deutsche mark, deutschmark, german mark
Apostle and companion of Saint Peter;
Assumed to be the author of the second Gospel (synset 111176933)
is an instance of:
- apostelic father, apostle - any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
- evangelist - (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
- saint - a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
same as: saint mark, st. mark
A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of (synset 109940867)
is a type of: dupe, victim - a person who is tricked or swindled

same as: chump, fall guy, fool, gull, mug, patsy, soft touch, sucker
A written or printed symbol (as for punctuation) (synset 106830640)
"his answer was just a punctuation mark"

is a type of: printed symbol, written symbol - a written or printed symbol
subtypes:
- arrow, pointer - a mark to indicate a direction or relation
- broad arrow - a mark shaped like an arrowhead; used to mark convicts' clothing
- call mark, call number, pressmark - a mark consisting of characters written on a book; used to indicate shelf location
- caret - a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text
- check, check mark, tick - a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
- diacritic, diacritical mark - a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation
- ditto, ditto mark - a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
- dollar mark, dollar sign - a mark ($) written before a number to indicate that it stands for the number of dollars
- head, point - a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
- punctuation, punctuation mark - the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
A perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) (synset 106659006)
"he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"

is a type of: clew, clue, cue - evidence that helps to solve a problem

subtypes: token - something serving as a sign of something else

same as: sign
The shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament (synset 106453473)
is an instance of:
- book - a major division of a long written composition
- evangel, gospel, gospels - the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
is a part of: new testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible

same as: gospel according to mark
An indication of damage (synset 104701248)
is a type of: blemish, defect, mar - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

same as: scar, scrape, scratch
A marking that consists of lines that cross each other (synset 104688744)
is a type of: marking - a pattern of marks

same as: crisscross, cross
Something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal (synset 100065609)
"the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run"

domain usage: figure, figure of speech, image, trope - language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

is a type of: success - an attainment that is successful

same as: bell ringer, bull's eye, home run

Verb

Attach a tag or label to (synset 201591414)
"label these bottles"

is a type of: attach - cause to be attached
subtypes:
- brand, brandmark, trademark - mark with a brand or trademark
- point - mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
- point - mark with diacritics
- point - mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
- calibrate - mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units
- code - attach a code to
- badge - put a badge on
same as: label, tag

verb group: mark - make or leave a mark on
Designate as if by a mark (synset 200923709)
"This sign marks the border"

is a type of: bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal - be a signal for or a symptom of
subtypes:
- blaze - indicate by marking trees with blazes
- dimension - indicate the dimensions on
- signpost - mark with a signpost, as of a path
- distinguish, signalise, signalize - make conspicuous or noteworthy
- buoy - mark with a buoy
verb group: differentiate, distinguish, mark - be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait;
Sometimes in a very positive sense (synset 200653662)
"His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"

is a type of: characterise, characterize, qualify - describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

subtypes: characterise, characterize - be characteristic of

same as: differentiate, distinguish

verb group: mark - designate as if by a mark
Celebrate by some ceremony or observation (synset 200614139)
"The citizens mark the anniversary of the revolution with a march and a parade"

is a type of: celebrate, keep, observe - behave as expected during of holidays or rites

same as: commemorate
Make or leave a mark on (synset 200509113)
"the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"

is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
subtypes:
- dot - mark with a dot
- stigmatise, stigmatize - mark with a stigma or stigmata
- raddle - mark or paint with raddle
- striate - mark with striae or striations
- ink - mark, coat, cover, or stain with ink
- dimple - mark with, or as if with, dimples
- spot - mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
- crisscross - mark with a pattern of crossing lines
- asterisk, star - mark with an asterisk
- flag - provide with a flag
- tip - mark with a tip
- underline, underscore - draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
- stripe - mark with stripes
- speck - produce specks in or on
- bespot - mark with, or as if with, spots
- delineate, describe, draw, line, trace - make a mark or lines on a surface
- post, stake - mark with a stake
- brand - burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals
verb group: label, mark, tag - attach a tag or label to
To accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful (synset 202513894)
"He denounced the government action"; "She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock"

is a type of: label - assign a label to; designate with a label

same as: brand, denounce, stigmatise, stigmatize
Notice or perceive (synset 202122959)
"She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"

entail: comprehend, perceive - to become aware of through the senses

subtypes: take notice - observe with special attention

same as: note, notice
Mark with a scar (synset 201553977)
"The skin disease scarred his face permanently"

entail: incise - make an incision into by carving or cutting

is a type of: blemish, deface, disfigure - mar or spoil the appearance of
subtypes:
- pockmark - mark with or as if with pockmarks
- cicatrise, cicatrize - form a scar, after an injury
same as: pit, pock, scar

verb group: mark, nock, score - make small marks into the surface of
Make small marks into the surface of (synset 201278326)
"score the clay before firing it"

is a type of: notch - cut or make a notch into
subtypes:
- scarify - scratch the surface of
- scotch - make a small cut or score into
- scribe - score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
- line - mark with lines
same as: nock, score

verb group: mark, pit, pock, scar - mark with a scar
Establish as the highest level or best performance (synset 201064417)
"set a record"

is a type of: establish, lay down, make - institute, enact, or establish

same as: set
Make underscoring marks (synset 201006107)
is a type of: enter, put down, record - make a record of; set down in permanent form

subtypes: cancel, invalidate - make invalid for use

same as: score
Remove from a list (synset 200802412)
"Cross the name of the dead person off the list"

is a type of: take away, take out - take out or remove

same as: cross off, cross out, strike off, strike out
Put a check mark on or near or next to (synset 200664100)
"Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"

is a type of: verify - confirm the truth of

subtypes: receipt - mark or stamp as paid

same as: check, check off, mark off, tick, tick off
verb group:
- check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out - examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
- ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation (synset 200659399)
"grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework"

is a type of: appraise, assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

same as: grade, score
Insert punctuation marks into (synset 200190355)
is a type of: add - make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

subtypes: quote - put quote marks around

same as: punctuate

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