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 | ||