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MARKER
marker
(noun) some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; “the buoys were markers for the channel”
marker
(noun) a writing implement for making a mark
marker, marking, mark
(noun) a distinguishing symbol; “the owner’s mark was on all the sheep”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
marker (plural markers)
An object used to mark a location.
Someone or something that marks.
One who keeps account of a game played, as of billiards.
A counter used in card games and other games.
The soldier who forms the pilot of a wheeling column, or marks the direction of an alignment.
An attachment to a sewing machine for marking a line on the fabric by creasing it.
(UK) A person who assesses the standard of a student in a test or examination.
A real or virtual objective, something to be aimed for.
A felt-tipped pen.
Synonym: marker pen
(colloquial) Marks of ink left by this type of pen.
(US, slang) A signed note of a debt to be paid.
(US, slang, figuratively) A nonmonetary debt owed to someone, especially in return for a favor.
(paintball) A device that fires a paintball.
(sports)
A defending player who stays close to an opponent in order to mark them.
(dated) A player employed by a private club and available to compete against members.
(biology) A gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.
(competition law) A recognition given by a competition authority that a company is the first to approach it to reveal the existence of a cartel, as a prelude to a formal application for leniency for the company.
Verb
marker (third-person singular simple present markers, present participle markering, simple past and past participle markered)
To mark or write on (something) using a marker
Anagrams
• Kramer, re-mark, remark
Source: Wiktionary
Mark"er, n.
Definition: One who or that which marks. Specifically: (a) One who keeps account of a game played, as of billiards. (b) A counter used in card playing and other games. (c) (Mil.) The soldier who forms the pilot of a wheeling column, or marks the direction of an alignment. (d) An attachment to a sewing machine for marking a line on the fabric by creasing it.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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