Topic: CURRENCIES
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Sense: 1-20, 22
| Origin: | Old English mearc 'border, edge, sign' |
| Date: | 1800-1900 |
| Language: | German |
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mark1 S3 W2
[countable]
[countable]1 a spot or dirty area on something that spoils its appearance : I can't get these marks out of my T-shirt.
dirt
I can't get these marks out of my T-shirt.2 a cut, hole, or other small sign of damage
damaged area
burn/scratch/bite etc mark a burn mark on the kitchen table There were scratch marks all over the victim's body.
a burn mark on the kitchen tableThere were scratch marks all over the victim's body.3 a small area of darker or lighter colour on a plain surface such as a person's skin or an animal's fur : The kitten is mainly white with black marks on her back. ➔ birthmark
coloured area
The kitten is mainly white with black marks on her back.4 a shape or sign that is written or printed : What do those strange marks at the top mean?
writing
What do those strange marks at the top mean?5 a particular level, number, amount etc
level/number
pass/reach/approach etc the ... mark The temperature is not expected to reach the 20 degree mark in the next few days. In 1976 unemployment in Britain passed the one million mark.
The temperature is not expected to reach the 20 degree mark in the next few days.In 1976 unemployment in Britain passed the one million mark.6 a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's work is [= grade American English]
student's work
especially British English full/top marks (=the highest possible mark)
7 used to praise someone for trying hard to do something, even though they did not succeed :
full/top marks for effort/trying/persistence etc
British English spoken8 approval or disapproval of something or of the way someone has done something : his low marks as transportation chief
high/low mark
his low marks as transportation chief10 to affect someone or something so that they change in a permanent or very noticeable way : Singers like Franklin and Redding helped gospel music make its mark on popular culture. Growing up during the war had left its mark on her.
leave/make its mark on somebody/something
Singers like Franklin and Redding helped gospel music make its mark on popular culture.Growing up during the war had left its mark on her.12 to show that someone or something is a particular thing, has a particular quality etc [= be a sign of something]: The ability to perform well under pressure is the mark of a true champion.
be a mark of something
The ability to perform well under pressure is the mark of a true champion.13 something that happens or is done to show respect, honour etc
a mark of respect/honour/affection etc
a mark of respect/honour/affection etc for The plaque awarded to Grant is a mark of recognition for his years of service.
The plaque awarded to Grant is a mark of recognition for his years of service.14
Mark 2/6 etc
alsomark 2/6 etc
a) especially British English a particular type or model of a car, machine etc : an old Mark 2 Ford Cortina
an old Mark 2 Ford Cortinab) TMTDH a measurement used in Britain for the temperature of a gas oven :
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hit/miss the mark
a) to hit or miss the thing that you were shooting at
b) to succeed or fail to have the effect you wanted : Although it contains a certain amount of truth, this theory ultimately misses the mark.
Although it contains a certain amount of truth, this theory ultimately misses the mark.16 to be quick, slow, first etc to understand things or react to situations : You'll have to be quick off the mark if you want to find a job around here.
be quick/slow/first etc off the mark
informalYou'll have to be quick off the mark if you want to find a job around here.17
not up to the mark
British Englisha) not good enough : Her work just isn't up to the mark.
Her work just isn't up to the mark.b) old-fashionedMI not well and healthy : I'm not feeling quite up to the mark today.
I'm not feeling quite up to the mark today.18 the point in a race, journey, or event that is half way between the start and the finish
the halfway mark
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bear the mark of something
a) to show the physical signs of something which happened in the past : His face bore the marks of many missions.
His face bore the marks of many missions.b) if something bears the mark of something or someone, it has signs that show who or what made it or influenced it : His speech bore all the marks of his military background.
His speech bore all the marks of his military background.21 the standard unit of money used in Germany before the euro
money
PEC22 a sign in the form of a cross, used by someone who is not able to write their name
signature
old use! Do not use mark when you mean a particular type of product. Use make or brand: an expensive make of camera | a well-known brand of toothpaste ➔ exclamation mark
