a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace
A mark is a written or printed symbol, for example a letter of the alphabet. He made marks with a pencil
A character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark
If someone or something leaves their mark or leaves a mark, they have a lasting effect on another person or thing. Years of conditioning had left their mark on her, and she never felt inclined to talk to strange men
something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal; "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run"
If you make your mark or make a mark, you become noticed or famous by doing something impressive or unusual. She made her mark in the film industry in the 1960s
To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor
A mark is a small area of something such as dirt that has accidentally got onto a surface or piece of clothing. The dogs are always rubbing against the wall and making dirty marks A properly fitting bra should never leave red marks
To 'catch' the ball To qualify as a mark, the player must be in control of the ball and it can't have been touched by anothe player nor bounced before reaching the player
If you mark something with a particular word or symbol, you write that word or symbol on it. The bank marks the check `certified' Mark the frame with your postcode For more details about these products, send a postcard marked HB/FF
the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember; "it was in London that he made his mark"; "he left an indelible mark on the American theater"
{f} indicate, signal; write down, record; notice; make a mark (intentionally or unintentionally) check accuracy of work and allot a grade; distinguish