having a visible mark or marking

a houseplant with beautifully marked, dark green leaves

clearly noticeable

a marked increase in UK sales

make a visible impression or stain on

he fingered the photograph gently, careful not to mark it

write a word or symbol on (an object) in order to give information

she marked all her possessions with her name

an envelope marked ‘private and confidential’

indicate the position of

the top of the pass marks the border between Alaska and the Yukon

we have marked the area with red stones

(of a teacher or examiner) assess the standard of (written work) by assigning points for proficiency or correct answers

the examiner may have hundreds of scripts to mark

notice or pay careful attention to

he'll leave you, you mark my words!

(of a player in a team game) stay close to (an opponent) in order to prevent them getting or passing the ball

each central defender marks one attacker