noun / verb
mark
A visible sign used to indicate or distinguish something.
A red mark on the map shows our starting point.
Etymology
The inherited word concerns a sign or boundary. A visible mark identifies, distinguishes, or indicates something by making a recognizable sign.
More examples
- Please mark the correct answer with a check.
- She earns high marks for her clear writing.
- We plant a tree to mark each anniversary.
Forms
mark · marks · marked · marking
marker noun — An object or sign indicating a location.