Marked

/mɑrkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of mark; to have designated, indicated, or noted something.

She marked the important dates in her calendar.

To make a visible impression on.

The storm marked the landscape, leaving a trail of destruction.

adjective

Having a noticeable or distinctive characteristic.

Her marked enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.

Clearly visible or evident.

There was a marked increase in sales after the new marketing campaign.

Designated or identified for a specific purpose.

The marked areas on the map indicate the boundaries of the protected forest.

Middle English 'marke', from Old English 'mearcian', meaning to mark or to observe.

marked improvement

A significant increase in quality or performance.

marked difference

A noticeable distinction between two or more items.

marked man

A person who is targeted or marked for a particular fate.

mark

A visible impression or a symbol such as a score, number, or letter.

remarkable

Worthy of attention; striking.

marksmanship

The skill of shooting accurately.

Identified for a negative outcome.

He's marked for trouble after that last stunt.

Marked by consequence or association.

Once you cheat, you're marked in everyone's eyes.