marked (märkt)

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adjective 

1. Having one or more distinguishing marks.
2. Clearly defined and evident; noticeable: has a marked limp. See synonyms at noticeable
3. Singled out, especially for a dire fate: a marked man.
4. Linguistics
   1. Of or relating to that member of a pair of words or forms that explicitly denotes a particular subset of the meanings denoted by the other member of the pair. For example, of the two words lion and lioness, lion is unmarked for gender (it can denote either a male or female) whereas lioness is marked, since it denotes only females.
   2. Explicitly characterized by or having a particular linguistic feature. For example, girls is marked for plural in English, whereas sheep is not.

derivatives

marḱed·ly

adverb

marḱed·ness

noun

mark¹ (märk)

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[Middle English, from Old English mearc.]

noun 

1. A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot.
2. A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.
3. A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
4. 1. A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement: got a mark of 95 instead of 100.
   2. An appraisal; a rating. Often used in the plural: earned high marks from her superiors.
5. 1. An inscription, name, stamp, label, or seal placed on an article to signify ownership, quality, manufacture, or origin.
   2. A notch in an animal's ear or hide indicating ownership.
6. Nautical
   1. A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
   2. A Plimsoll mark.
7. 1. A distinctive trait or property: Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
   2. A lasting effect: The experience had left its mark.
   3. Mark. A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
8. A recognized standard of quality: schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
9. 1. Importance; prominence: “a fellow of no mark nor likelihood” (Shakespeare)
   2. Notice; attention: a matter unworthy of mark.
10. A target: “A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark” (Ambrose Bierce)
11. Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.
12. An object or point that serves as a guide.
13. Slang A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.
14. 1. Sports The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
    2. A point reached or gained: the halfway mark of the race.
    3. A record: set a new mark in the long jump.
15. Sports
    1. A strike or spare in bowling.
    2. A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
16. A boundary between countries.
17. A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.
18. Computer Science A character or feature in a file, record, or data stream used to locate a specific point or condition.

verb: marked, mark·ing, marks. 

transitive verb 

1. 1. To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent.
   2. To form, make, or depict by making a mark: marked a square on the board.
   3. To supply with natural markings: gray fur that is marked with stripes.
2. 1. To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark: marked the spot where the treasure was buried; a career marked for glory.
   2. To distinguish or characterize: the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.
   3. To make conspicuous: a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
3. To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary: marked off the limits of our property.
4. To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.
5. To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.
6. 1. To give attention to; notice: Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
   2. To take note of in writing; write down: marked the appointment on my calendar.
   3. Sports & Games To record (the score) in various games.
7. Sports To guard (an opponent), as in soccer.

intransitive verb 

1. To make a visible impression: This pen will mark under water.
2. To receive a visible impression: The floor marks easily.
3. Sports & Games To keep score.
4. To determine academic grades: a teacher who marks strictly.
5. Archaic To pay attention; notice.

phrasal verbs

mark down

To mark for sale at a lower price.

mark up

To deface by covering with marks.

To mark for sale at a higher price.

idioms

beside the mark

Beside the point; irrelevant.

mark time

To move the feet alternately in the rhythm of a marching step without advancing. To suspend progress for the time being; wait in readiness. To function in an apathetic or ineffective manner.

synonyms:

mark¹brand, label, tag¹ticket These verbs mean to place a mark of identification on: marked the items on the list with a check; brand cattle; labeled the boxes; tagged suitcases; ticketed the new merchandise.

See also: sign