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   hallmark

   /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/

   noun

   • 1. a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum by the British assay offices, certifying their standard of purity. Similar assay markofficial markauthentication markstamp of authenticitystamp of authentication
   • ▪ a distinctive feature: "the tiny bubbles are the hallmark of fine champagnes" Similar distinctive featuremarksignindicatorindicationsure signtelltale signfeaturecharacteristictraitattributepropertyqualitytrademarkearmarkstampbadgesymbol

   verb

   • 1. stamp with a hallmark: "he was reprimanded for not hallmarking his work"
   • ▪ mark as distinctive: "this attitude hallmarks many a Briton's behaviour abroad"

   Word Origin early 18th century (as a noun): from Goldsmiths' Hall in London, where articles were tested and stamped with such a mark.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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

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   HALLMARK definition: 1. a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing: 2. in the UK, an official mark put on…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of HALLMARK is an official mark stamped on gold and silver articles in England to attest their purity. How to use hallmark in a sentence. The Golden History of Hallmark

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   Hallmark definition: an official mark or stamp indicating a standard of purity, used in marking gold and silver articles assayed by the Goldsmiths' Company of London; plate mark.. See examples of HALLMARK used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHALLMARK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A hallmark is an official mark put on things made of gold, silver, or platinum that indicates the quality of the metal, where the object was made, and who made it.

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   A hallmark is a distinctive characteristic of something or someone. That can mean a literal symbol on the bottom of a piece of pottery, or just a rock star's signature hair style.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhallmark noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a feature or quality that is typical of somebody/something. Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack. The regime adopted the style which was to become its hallmark in the 1960s. The theory has as its hallmark the achievement of a political consensus.

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   Define hallmark. hallmark synonyms, hallmark pronunciation, hallmark translation, English dictionary definition of hallmark. n. 1. A mark indicating quality or excellence. 2. a. A mark used in Great Britain to stamp gold, silver, and platinum articles that meet established...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHALLMARK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HALLMARK definition: 1. an official mark that is put on something made of silver or gold to prove that it is real 2. a…. Learn more.

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    Definition of hallmark noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    hallmark meaning, definition, what is hallmark: an idea, method, or quality that is typi...: Learn more.