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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.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.

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.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.

7. 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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › markerMarker - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A marker is an ink-filled pen with a wide tip. Kids often use washable markers, while adults are usually trusted with the permanent type. Permanent markers contain ink that can't be washed away, and they're useful for labeling and marking things like cardboard boxes and file folders.