marked

• Beschreibt etwas, das deutlich wahrnehmbar, auffällig oder ausgeprägt ist; auch etwas, das als bedeutend oder charakteristisch hervortritt.

Describes something that is clearly noticeable, significant, or distinct.

1. Noticeable or significantB2formal

   Clearly evident or obvious; easily perceived.

   Auffällig

   • There was a marked improvement in her health after the treatment.
   • The company saw a marked increase in sales this quarter.
   • His speech showed a marked difference in tone.

   Synonymeclearconspicuousdistinctevidentnoticeableobviousprominentpronouncedsalientstrikingunmistakable

   Antonymeimperceptibleinconspicuousinsignificantnegligibleslightsubtleunnoticeable

2. Having a visible markA2formal

   Having a visible symbol, stain, or indication on the surface.

   Markiert

   • The marked box contained the fragile items.
   • The map had a marked route for the hiking trail.
   • The marked area on the floor indicates where to stand.

   Synonymeblemishedbrandeddottedlabelednotchedscarredspeckledspottedstainedstreaked

3. Targeted or singled outB2informal

   Designated or identified for a particular purpose or attention.

   Markiert

   • He felt like a marked man after the scandal.
   • The marked students were chosen for the advanced program.
   • The marked car was under surveillance by the police.

   Synonymechosenidentifiedselectedspecified

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Anbringen eines sichtbaren Zeichens oder einer Markierung auf etwas zu bezeichnen, oder um das Bewerten oder Benoten von etwas auszudrücken.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a visible impression or sign on something, or to indicate a grade or evaluation.

1. Make a visible impressionA2formal

   To make a visible mark or stain on a surface.

   Spuren hinterlassen

   • The wet glass marked the wooden table.
   • She marked the page with a bookmark.
   • The accident left a scar that marked his face.

   Synonymeblemishblotdiscolormarscarscratchsmearsmudgestainstreak

   Antonymecleaneraseremove

2. B1formal

   To indicate or show something, such as a location, time, or condition.

   Anzeigen

   • The sign marks the entrance to the park.
   • This event marks the beginning of a new era.
   • The thermometer marked 30 degrees Celsius.

   Synonymebetraydenotedesignateindicaterevealshowsignalsignify

3. Grade or evaluateB1formal

   To assess and assign a score or grade to a piece of work.

   Bewerten

   • The teacher marked the exams over the weekend.
   • She spent hours marking the students' essays.
   • He marked the test papers carefully.

   Synonymeappraiseassessevaluategradejudgescore

4. B1formal

   To celebrate or commemorate an important event or occasion.

   Feiern oder gedenken

   • They marked their anniversary with a special dinner.
   • The city marked the holiday with a parade.
   • We marked the occasion by planting a tree.

   Synonymecelebratecommemoratehonorobservesolemnize

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