marker

noun

ˈmär-kər How to pronounce marker (audio)
Definition of markernext
1
as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded

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2
as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis

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Recent Examples of marker The clock showed 47 seconds and the marker displayed fourth down, with the full 10 yards to go. — Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Varland to start the ninth and was standing on second when Bregman took a 1-2 knuckle-curve and deposited it off the wall and into the basket near the yellow 358-foot marker near the foul pole. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Hamilton, driving a Hyundai Sonata, fled at speeds of up to 130 mph, prompting the trooper to use the ramming technique state police refer to as a tactical vehicle intervention in an attempt to spin Hamilton out and halt him near the 28-mile marker. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2026 Ward explained that despite being unable to attain traditional markers of economic success such as home-buying, Gen Z is able to find financial empowerment elsewhere, not just through investing, but paving the way for their own careers. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
  1. label
  2. feature
  3. characteristic
  4. quality
  5. trait
  6. attribute
  7. attribution
  8. mark
Noun
  • Where the model has broken down is when departures happened without an anchor — when members left the group itself rather than just the label, or when a member’s exit was involuntary or acrimonious rather than mutually agreed.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds of pages of grand jury transcripts portray Tupac Shakur's shooting as a culmination of a longstanding feud between rival record labels Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records and rival gang sects Mob Piru and South Side Compton Crips.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of label
Noun
  • Already great features that had been added earlier include the Yacht Club, an observation room with big windows and coffee bar, the perfect place to curl up with a latte and views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Further testing will determine how effectively the UUV can translate those features into operational missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The devices capture images of vehicle tags and characteristics, feeding searchable data to police departments.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Flock cameras photographed passing vehicles and used software to record information including license plate numbers, vehicle characteristics, dates, times and locations in searchable databases.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • State inspection records show multiple water quality and safety violations at Hialeah's Bucky Dent Water Park, indicating concerns beyond the permitting issues city officials have publicly cited for the facility's closure.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In the provincial capital Pontianak, schools suspended in-person classes after air quality deteriorated to unhealthy levels and health officials reported a rise in respiratory illnesses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • The truth is my friend has some very unsavory traits that make people want to tell him no.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Each zodiac sign is linked to a birthstone that is believed to amplify certain personality traits or energies.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • The 2026 Jeep Cherokee's exterior redesign is the SUV's most noticeable attribute from afar.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • These attributes can reduce logistical burden, extend mission endurance, and deliver resilient power for maritime and expeditionary operations while maintaining low acoustic and thermal signatures.
    — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • Domains provide essential infrastructure for digital identity, enabling accurate brand attribution and integrity.
    — Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Who may be behind the Minnesota water cyberattack Officials have not announced a definitive attribution.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of attribution
Noun
  • But the German sportswear company was not alone in leaving a commercial mark on the tournament.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • On average, only a handful of films cross the mark each year, so the fact that there already are five is promising, said Shawn Robbins, director of movie analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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