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mark

/mɑɹk/
noun
  1. (heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.

  2. (heading) Characteristic, sign, visible impression.

  3. (heading) Indicator of position, objective etc.

SynonymsMk, Mk., heed, observance
verb
  1. To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).

    "to mark a box or bale of merchandise"

  2. To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).

    "See where this pencil has marked the paper."

    Similar: blemish, scar, scratch, stain

  3. To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).

Synonymsblemish, scar, scratch, stain, characterize, typify

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