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