Meaning & use
mark
A visible sign, symbol, or stain that identifies, distinguishes, or damages a surface.
See it in a sentence
The fall left a small mark on his knee that faded after a week.
Teachers use a checkmark as a mark of approval on finished assignments.
A note on using this word
As a verb, mark means to indicate a position or grade work, as in "mark the page" or "mark the exams."
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To indicate the position, occurrence, or importance of something with a sign or action.
The ceremony will mark the tenth anniversary of the museum's opening.
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