marker

A noun referring to an object, tool, or sign used to indicate a position, highlight text, or leave a visible trace.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее предмет, инструмент или знак, используемый для указания положения, выделения текста или оставления видимого следа.esSustantivo que designa un objeto, instrumento o signo utilizado para señalar una posición, resaltar texto o dejar una marca visible.frNom désignant un objet, un outil ou un signe utilisé pour indiquer une position, surligner du texte ou laisser une trace visible.deSubstantiv, das einen Gegenstand, ein Werkzeug oder ein Zeichen bezeichnet, mit dem eine Position angezeigt, Text hervorgehoben oder eine sichtbare Spur hinterlassen wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um objeto, instrumento ou sinal usado para indicar posição, destacar texto ou deixar um traço visível.zh指用于标示位置、做记号的工具或标志，也指标记、记号本身或书写用的记号笔。arاسم يشير إلى أداة أو علامة تُستخدم للإشارة إلى موضع أو لإبراز نص أو لترك أثر مرئي.

1. Writing instrument A2 formal

   A pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing, often with permanent or erasable ink.

   • She used a red marker to highlight the important text.
   • The teacher wrote on the whiteboard with a blue marker.
   • He bought a set of colorful markers for his art project.

   ruМаркерesRotuladorfrMarqueurdeMarkerptMarcadorzh马克笔arقلم تحديد

   Synonymes: felt-tip penmagic marker

2. Indicator or sign B1 formal

   An object, sign, or feature that indicates something or marks a position.

   • The stone pile served as a marker for the trail.
   • Increased heart rate can be a marker of stress.
   • The survey results are a marker of public opinion.

   ruМаркерesmarcador, señal, indicadorfrmarqueur (indicateur)deMarkerptMarcadorzh标记arعلامة

   Synonymes: badgeindicatorlabelmarksignsignalsymboltagtoken

3. Scorekeeping device B1 informal

   An object used to keep track of points or progress in a game or activity.

   • We used a coin as a marker on the board game.
   • The referee placed a marker on the field to show the spot.
   • He moved his marker forward after rolling the dice.

   ruФишкаesMarcador de puntosfrCompteur de pointsdeSpielmarkeptMarcadorzh标记物arعلامة

   Synonymes: chipcounterscoreboardtallytoken

• markers plural form
• markers' possessive plural form
• marker's possessive singular form