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   marker

   /ˈmɑːkə/

   noun

   • 1. an object used to indicate a position, place, or route: "they erected a granite marker at the crash site"
   • ▪ a distinctive feature or characteristic indicative of a particular quality or condition: "conventional wisdom says job and population growth is a marker of a healthy economy"
   • ▪ a thing serving as a standard of comparison: "he has already laid down a marker by setting a fast time during practice"
   • ▪ a radio beacon used to guide the pilot of an aircraft.
   • ▪ an allele used to identify a chromosome or to locate other genes on a genetic map.
   • 2. a felt-tip pen with a broad tip: "a heavy line drawn by a marker"
   • 3. (in team games) a player who stays close to an opponent to prevent them from getting or passing the ball: British "Quinn took the ball wide of his marker"
   • 4. a person who assesses the standard of a test or examination: British "the aim of the marker is to help the student do better next time"
   • ▪ a person who records the score in snooker, billiards, or squash.
   • 5. a promissory note; an IOU: informal North American "we'll give you a marker, you give us the car"

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMARKER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a characteristic feature, gene, or substance that shows something is happening or likely to happen, or shows which person or animal something comes from: DNA tests involve criminalists who look for genetic markers in samples of human tissues and bodily fluids. She argues that doctors should see unexplained pain as a marker for depression.

   • English (US)

     MARKER meaning: 1. a sign that shows where something is: 2....

   • Znaczenie Marker, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     marker definicja: 1. a sign that shows where something is:...

   • Marker: Russian Translation

     marker translate: фломастер , знак, метка . Learn more in...

   • Marker: Italian Translation

     marker translate: pennarello, segna-punti, marcatore,...

   • Marker: Korean Translation

     MARKER translate: 마커. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Marker: Polish Translation

     marker translate: pisak, marker, znak, markier, znak,...

   • Marker: Arabic Translation

     marker translate: قَلَم فُلوماسْتَر (لِلكِتابة على...

   • Marker: Catalan Translation

     marker translate: retolador. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › markerMarker Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word marker, from a type of pen to a genetic marker. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMARKER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A marker is an object which is used to show the position of something, or is used to help someone remember something. He put a marker in his book and followed her out. ...lines of weathered stone markers sticking up from the desert.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmarker noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to do something that sets a standard for your competitors or shows what you intend to do or achieve in the future. The reigning champions laid down a marker with a 36–0 defeat of their opponents. The prime minister has put down a marker for a Washington visit in May.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › markerMARKER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a person or thing that marks. something used as a mark or indication, as a bookmark or tombstone. a person who records the scores, points, etc., as in a game or contest. a counter used in card playing.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › markerMarker - definition of marker by The Free Dictionary

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   A marker is something or someone that marks or indicates something, such as a bookmark, a tombstone, a milestone, or a genetic trait. The web page provides various definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and translations of the word marker from different sources and contexts.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMARKER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of marker as a noun for a thick pen or a sign that shows where something is. See translations of marker in different languages and browse related words.