marker

[ mahr-ker ]

/ ˈmɑr kər /

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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.

Genetics. genetic marker.

Psychology. an object, as a book or topcoat left at a library table, used to establish territorial possession in a public place.

Linguistics.

an element of a construction, as a coordinating conjunction, that is not a part of either immediate constituent.
an element that indicates the grammatical class or function of a construction.

a small radio beacon, automatically operated, used for local navigation of vessels.

mile-marker.

Also called marker pen, marking pen. a pen designed for making bold, colorful, or indelible marks, as in making signs or identifying objects.

Slang.

a debt, especially a gambling debt.
a written or signed promise to pay a debt, especially a gambling debt; a promissory note or IOU.

Also called marker crude. Commerce. a grade of oil on which prices of other crude oils are based.

Citizens Band Radio Slang. one's location while driving on a highway, as determined by the nearest milepost.

Origin of marker

First recorded in 1480–90; mark¹ + -er¹

Words nearby marker

marka, markan, markdown, marked, marked man, a, marker, marker trait, market, market abuse, market analysis, market basket

Example sentences from the Web for marker

Jett sees this number as a marker of how much the president allows professionals to do the job.

U.S. Embassies Have Always Been for Sale |William O’Connor |January 2, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Certainly Democrats laid a marker down for the next two years.

‘Cromnibus’ Passes, But Did Anyone Win? |Ben Jacobs |December 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In their opinion, this would allow conservatives to lay a marker down on immigration while avoiding a shutdown for the time being.

Bachmann and Pelosi vs. Boehner and Obama Over Spending Bill |Ben Jacobs |December 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“The point of the report is to put down a marker for future generations,” he said.

White House Must Decide Who Will Be Named in the CIA ‘Torture Report’ |Josh Rogin, Eli Lake |August 7, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

For cheetahs, Marker has been at the forefront of educating people in the Middle East.

The $10 Billion Pet Cheetah and Chimp Industry |Sharon Adarlo |July 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
I thought the old German woman's house was mighty nice; but it wasn't a marker 'longside of this.

The Princess and Joe Potter |James Otis
Hits and misses are signalled by a marker stationed, rather perilously, by the side of the butt.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 |Various
They 136should be provided with a 2-inch marker, for use in making the hems in the top of the bibs.

Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools |Ministry of Education Ontario
Some books are given a marker; this is made of silk ribbon or of a cheaper kind specially woven for the purpose.

Practical Bookbinding |Paul Adam
A very active member; joined the Company when a mere boy and filled the position of marker.

History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York |Unknown

British Dictionary definitions for marker

marker

/ (ˈmɑːkə) /

noun

something used for distinguishing or marking
(as modifier)a marker buoy

a person or thing that marks

a person or object that keeps or shows scores in a game

a trait, condition, gene, or substance that indicates the presence of, or a probable increased predisposition to, a medical or psychological disorder See biological marker, genetic marker, medical marker

Medical definitions for marker

marker

[ mär′kər ]

n.

One that marks or serves as a mark.

A physiological substance, such as human chorionic gonadotropin or alpha-fetoprotein, that may indicate disease when present in abnormal amounts in the serum, as that caused by a malignancy. biomarker

A genetic marker.

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