English noun: marker |
1. | marker (artifact) some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something |
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| Samples | The buoys were markers for the channel.
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| Broader (hypernym) | artefact, artifact |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | bookmark, bookmarker, yard marker |
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2. | marker (communication) a distinguishing symbol |
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| Samples | The owner's mark was on all the sheep.
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| Synonyms | mark, marking |
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| Broader (hypernym) | symbol |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | assay-mark, authentication, brand, broad arrow, cairn, earmark, hallmark, label, milepost, milestone, peg, pin, pip, postmark, spot, trademark, watermark |
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3. | marker (artifact) a writing implement for making a mark |
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| Broader (hypernym) | writing implement |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | highlighter |
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