competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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mark
1
 (märk)
KEY
NOUN:
- A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot.
- A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.
- A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
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- A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement:
got a mark of 95 instead of 100.
- An appraisal; a rating. Often used in the plural:
earned high marks from her superiors.
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- An inscription, name, stamp, label, or seal placed on an article to signify ownership, quality, manufacture, or origin.
- A notch in an animal's ear or hide indicating ownership.
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Nautical
- A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
- A Plimsoll mark.
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- A distinctive trait or property:
Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
- A lasting effect:
The experience had left its mark.
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Mark
A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a weapon or machine.
- A recognized standard of quality:
schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
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- Importance; prominence:
"a fellow of no mark nor likelihood"
(Shakespeare).
- Notice; attention:
a matter unworthy of mark.
- A target:
"A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark"
(Ambrose Bierce).
- Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.
- An object or point that serves as a guide.
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Slang
A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.
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Sports
The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
- A point reached or gained:
the halfway mark of the race.
- A record:
set a new mark in the long jump.
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Sports
- A strike or spare in bowling.
- A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
- A boundary between countries.
- A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.
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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
VERB:
tr.
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- To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent.
- To form, make, or depict by making a mark:
marked a square on the board.
- To supply with natural markings:
gray fur that is marked with stripes.
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- 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.
- To distinguish or characterize:
the exuberance that marks her writings; marked the occasion with celebrations.
- To make conspicuous:
a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
- To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary:
marked off the limits of our property.
- To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.
- To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.
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- To give attention to; notice:
Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words: they are asking for trouble.
- To take note of in writing; write down:
marked the appointment on my calendar.
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Sports & Games
To record (the score) in various games.
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Sports
To guard (an opponent), as in soccer.
VERB:
intr.
- To make a visible impression:
This pen will mark under water.
- To receive a visible impression:
The floor marks easily.
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Sports & Games
To keep score.
- To determine academic grades:
a teacher who marks strictly.
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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.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English mearc; see merg- in Indo-European roots
SYNONYMS:
mark
1
, brand
, label
, tag
1
, ticket
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 Synonyms at sign.
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