English noun: hallmark | |||
1. | hallmark (attribute) a distinctive characteristic or attribute | ||
Synonyms | earmark, stylemark, trademark | ||
Broader (hypernym) | characteristic | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | mold, mould | ||
2. | hallmark (communication) a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity | ||
Synonyms | assay-mark, authentication | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mark, marker, marking | ||