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 (of a sporting event or exam) Final scores, marks, or placings 
      “At the end of the course of study, candidates receive a mark from one to seven in each subject.” 
  
A teacher's written assessment of a pupil's work, progress, and conduct 
A mark or marks left by a person, animal, or vehicle in passing 
A mark or line of marks left by a person, animal, or vehicle in passing 
The effects or influence of something, typically a chemical or substance 
      “He climbed into the tiny cockpit of an aircraft and started off on a flight that would leave its mark on him forever.” 
  
Something which is, or has been, written 
Distinguishing characteristics 
      “The capacity for sympathy is the true mark of a civilized society.” 
  
Plural for a small area on a surface having a different color from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt 
      “Coffee dribbled down the side of Bill's cheek, and he would throw his hands up in the air in despair after noticing a mark on his crisp, white shirt.” 
  
Plural for a visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification 
      “This mark will be displayed on all of the bank's ATMs so that customers can easily identify them.” 
  
Plural for a line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something 
      “The mark looked like the symbol for life that the mystics had created years ago.” 
  
Plural for a standard against which others of the same type are compared 
      “He also helped set three relay world records and lowered his own mark in the 400 meters freestyle.” 
  
Plural for an intended goal or target 
      “This makes it difficult to say when a particular quatrain has missed or hit its mark.” 
  
Plural for a level or stage that is considered significant 
      “He was part of a small group that made a decisive break shortly after the 80km mark of the trek.” 
  
Plural for a person or thing that is the object of ridicule or criticism 
      “In the wake of the scandal, the disgraced minister would become a popular mark of late-night comedians.” 
  
Plural for a written symbol made on a document 
      “He signed his mark in the visitors' book.” 
  
Plural for high renown or honor attained through notable achievements 
Plural for a mark, typically from physical trauma or damage 
Plural for an indication or sign of a situation 
Plural for a person who is a target or victim of nefarious acts or abuse 
Plural for a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists 
Plural for a nick made on something in order to keep a score or record 
Plural for an injury appearing as a swollen area of discolored skin on the body 
Plural for a mark used to indicate that an item in a list is correct, chosen or dealt with 
Plural for a long, narrow band or strip 
Plural for the object or goal of something 
Plural for the reason for which something or someone is used or suited for 
Plural for an official name, description, or title 
Plural for the name or trademark of a fashion company 
Plural for an imprinted mark or stamp used to authenticate or indicate the date 
Plural for a label that provides information 
Plural for a category of people or things having common characteristics 
Plural for an ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic 
Plural for a mark of infamy or disgrace 
Plural for a notional limit or boundary 
Plural for a note by way of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram 
Plural for punctuation mark indicating brief pause or interval when reading or writing 
Plural for the fact of observing or paying attention to something 
Plural for a sign or warning of something to come 
Plural for a publication, version or launch of a given product 
Plural for a certain quantity or degree of something 
Plural for a short twisting or wiggling line or mark 
(with object) To convey information 
To indicate in some way for later reference 
      “Can you mark the sections of the report that are relevant to this case?” 
  
To label with one's name or brand 
      “It was a shared fridge, and we were required to mark our individual items clearly.” 
  
To notice or pay careful attention to 
      “It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. You mark my words!” 
  
To blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark 
      “Following the wild party, wine and grease would mark the floor.” 
  
To be an indication of (a significant event or stage) 
      “If the Erskine scheme comes to pass, it will mark a significant change in fortunes for similar proposals.” 
  
(marked by) To characterize as having a particular quality or feature 
      “In each instance, his works are marked by a high level of technical skill.” 
  
(British) To grade or evaluate academic work 
      “The teacher will mark your assignment once it has been submitted.” 
  
To celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary 
      “We all agreed that we should hold a celebration to mark the historic event.” 
  
To note or record in writing 
      “Mark the names of each individual as I read them aloud.” 
  
To cover with drops or spots of something 
To form a deep recess or notch in a line or surface 
To write or carve (words or symbols) on something 
To direct one's gaze 
To stress or emphasize 
(something) To take into account before making a judgment call 
To mark or fix the limits of 
To enter or record into a list or record of items or things 
To stamp an official mark to indicate that postage has been paid 
To set apart for a special use 
To choose or select 
To initiate or announce the arrival of something, typically with fanfare 
To announce or declare, especially officially or publicly 
To sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature 
To have an emotional effect on 
To add annotation to 
To mark out the boundary or limits of 
To make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with, or as if with, a gouge 
To calculate the total number of 
To section off a physical space or area 
To use powdered chalk to draw, write, or scribble 
To aim or direct (something) in a given direction 
To appoint or specify as a selection 
To render comprehensible or understandable 
To make contact or communication with 
To darken or color with lines or a block of color 
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