Grade vs. Mark: Know the Difference
By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
Grade often refers to a level of quality or rank, especially in education, while Mark is a score or indication of performance, also commonly used in academic settings.
Key Differences
Grade and Mark are terms frequently used in educational contexts. A Grade typically refers to a category or level indicating the quality of work, like A, B, C, etc., and is used to assess a student's overall performance in a subject or course. Mark, on the other hand, usually refers to the numerical score given to specific pieces of work, like an exam or an assignment, and is more quantitative.
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In terms of usage, Grade often implies a broader evaluation, encompassing a range of factors including participation, consistency, and overall understanding. Mark tends to be more specific, usually derived from particular tasks or tests, and is often a component in determining the final grade.
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The term Grade is also used beyond the academic context, such as in describing the quality of products or materials (e.g., grade of steel) or levels in a hierarchy (e.g., job grades). Mark, in contrast, is less versatile outside academic or performance contexts, though it can denote a physical mark or indication on a surface.
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Grade in an academic setting often comes with qualitative descriptors (like 'excellent', 'good', 'satisfactory') associated with each level, offering a more comprehensive evaluation. Mark is a straightforward numerical assessment, providing a clear, albeit narrow, measure of performance on specific tasks.
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Both Grade and Mark serve as tools for evaluation, but Grade offers a more holistic view of performance or quality, while Mark provides specific, quantifiable feedback on particular aspects or tasks.
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Comparison Chart
Definition
A level or category indicating quality or rank
A numerical score indicating performance
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Usage Context
Broad, often in education for overall performance
Specific, usually for individual tasks or tests
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Beyond Academics
Used to describe quality of products, materials, or job levels
Less versatile, but can mean a physical indication
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Descriptors
Often accompanied by qualitative descriptors
Primarily numerical without descriptors
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Grade and Mark Definitions
Grade
A degree of inclination, especially in roads or railways.
The road has a steep grade near the hill.
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A symbol or sign used as an indication.
She put a mark next to the correct answers.
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Grade
A score given to students based on overall performance.
Her final grade in the course was excellent.
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A target or goal to be achieved.
The runner hit the mark in record time.
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Grade
A position in a scale of size, quality, or intensity
A poor grade of lumber.
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Mark
A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot
A spill that left a mark on the rug.
A mark next to each purchased item on the list.
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A name, logo, or other indicator used to indicate ownership, origin, or level of quality.
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A set of persons or things all falling in the same specified limits; a class.
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Grade
A level of academic development in an elementary, middle, or secondary school
Learned fractions in the fourth grade.
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A group of students at such a level
The third grade has recess at 10:30.
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A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement
Got a mark of 95 instead of 100.
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A number, letter, or symbol indicating a student's level of accomplishment
A passing grade in history.
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Mark
Often marks An appraisal; a rating
Earned high marks from her superiors.
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Mark
A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
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The degree of inclination of a slope, road, or other surface
The steep grade of the mountain road.
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A slope or gradual inclination, especially of a road or railroad track
Slowed the truck when he approached the grade.
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Mark
A distinctive trait or property
Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
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Grade
The level at which the ground surface meets the foundation of a building.
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Mark
A recognized standard of quality
Schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
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A domestic animal produced by crossbreeding one of purebred stock with one of ordinary stock.
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A specific model, type, or iteration, as of a product or machine, especially when part of a series. Usually used with a number
The mark IV model of this car.
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Mark
Importance; prominence
"a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).
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Grade
To determine the quality of (academic work, for example); evaluate
Graded the book reports.
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Mark
A target
"A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark" (Ambrose Bierce).
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Grade
To level or smooth to a desired or horizontal gradient
Bulldozers graded the road.
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To improve the quality of (livestock) by crossbreeding with purebred stock.
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Grade
To change or progress gradually
Piles of gravel that grade from coarse to fine.
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Mark
(Sports) The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
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Grade
A rating.
This fine-grade coin from 1837 is worth a good amount.
I gave him a good grade for effort.
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Grade
Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.
He got a good grade on the test.
You need a grade of at least 80% in first-year calculus to be admitted to the CS major program.
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Grade
A degree or level of something; a position within a scale; a degree of quality.
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(linguistics) Degree (any of the three stages (positive, comparative, superlative) in the comparison of an adjective or an adverb).
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Grade
A slope (up or down) of a roadway or other passage
The grade of this hill is more than 5 percent.
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Grade
A level of primary and secondary education.
Clancy is entering the fifth grade this year.
Clancy starts grade five this year.
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A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.
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Grade
A student of a particular grade (used with the grade level).
The grade fives are on a field trip.
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(Computers) A character or feature in a file, record, or data stream used to locate a specific point or condition.
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In Arthurian legend, a king of Cornwall who was the husband of Iseult and the uncle of her lover Tristan.
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Grade
The level of the ground.
This material absorbs moisture and is probably not a good choice for use below grade.
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An English and Scottish unit of currency that was equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence.
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Any of several European units of weight that were equal to about 8 ounces (227 grams), used especially for weighing gold and silver.
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(geometry) In a linear system of divisors on an n-dimensional variety, the number of free intersection points of n generic divisors.
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(systematics) A taxon united by a level of morphological or physiological complexity that is not a clade.
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Mark
To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent
Marked the wall with a crayon.
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Mark
To form, make, or depict by making a mark
Marked a square on the board.
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Grade
To assign scores to the components of an academic test, or to overall academic performance.
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Mark
To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark
Marked the spot where the treasure was buried.
A career marked for glory.
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Mark
To distinguish or characterize
The exuberance that marks her writings.
Marked the occasion with celebrations.
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Grade
To flatten, level, or smooth a large surface, especially with a grader.
To grade land before building on it
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(sewing) To remove or trim part of a seam allowance from a finished seam so as to reduce bulk and make the finished piece more even when turned right side out.
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Mark
To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary
Marked off the limits of our property.
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To apply classifying labels to data (typically by a manual rather than automatic process).
Brain scans were graded on a five-point scale of atrophy.
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To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.
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Grade
(linguistics) To describe, modify or inflect so as to classify as to degree.
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To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.
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Mark
To give attention to; notice
Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words.
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Grade
To pass from one school grade into the next.
I graded out of grade two and three and arrived in Miss Hanson's room.
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Mark
To take note of in writing; write down
Marked the appointment on my calendar.
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Grade
A step or degree in any series, rank, quality, order; relative position or standing; as, grades of military rank; crimes of every grade; grades of flour.
They also appointed and removed, at their own pleasure,teachers of every grade.
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Grade
The rate of ascent or descent; gradient; deviation from a level surface to an inclined plane; - usually stated as so many feet per mile, or as one foot rise or fall in so many of horizontal distance; as, a heavy grade; a grade of twenty feet per mile, or of 1 in 264.
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Grade
The result of crossing a native stock with some better breed. If the crossbreed have more than three fourths of the better blood, it is called high grade.
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To arrange in order, steps, or degrees, according to size, quality, rank, etc.
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To reduce to a level, or to an evenly progressive ascent, as the line of a canal or road.
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Grade
A body of students who are taught together;
Early morning classes are always sleepy
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A relative position or degree of value in a graded group;
Lumber of the highest grade
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The gradient of a slope or road or other surface;
The road had a steep grade
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Grade
A number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance);
She made good marks in algebra
Grade A milk
What was your score on your homework?
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(historical) A common, or area of common land, especially among early Germanic peoples.
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Grade
The height of the ground on which something stands;
The base of the tower was below grade
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A position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality;
A moderate degree of intelligence
A high level of care is required
It is all a matter of degree
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Mark
A characteristic feature.
A good sense of manners is the mark of a true gentleman.
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Grade
Assign a rank or rating to;
How would you rank these students?
The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
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Mark
A visible impression or sign; a blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional.
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Grade
Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation;
Grade tests
Score the SAT essays
Mark homework
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Mark
A written character or sign.
The font wasn't able to render all the diacritical marks properly.
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Mark
A stamp or other indication of provenance, quality etc.
With eggs, you need to check for the quality mark before you buy.
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Grade
A category or level indicating the quality of academic work.
She received an A grade for her essay.
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Grade
A level of rank or classification, often in a hierarchical system.
He was promoted to the next grade in his job.
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Mark
A particular design or make of an item now usually with following numeral.
I am proud to present my patented travelator, mark two.
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Grade
A standard of quality for materials or products.
The contractor used top-grade steel for the construction.
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Mark
A score for finding the correct answer, or other academic achievement; the sum of such points gained as out of a possible total.
What mark did you get in your history test?
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Mark
An indication or sign used for reference or measurement.
I filled the bottle up to the 500ml mark.
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(Rugby football, Australian rules football) A catch of the ball directly from a kick of 10 metres or more without having been touched in transit, resulting in a free kick.
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An official note that is added to a record kept about someone's behavior or performance.
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(cooking) A specified level on a scale denoting gas-powered oven temperatures.
Now put the pastry in at 450 degrees, or mark 8.
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Mark
(product design/engineering) The model number of a device; a device model.
The Mark I system had poor radar, and the Mark II was too expensive; regardless, most antiaircraft direction remained the responsibility of the Mark I Eyeball (as the jocular phrase calls it): that is, the operator's eye.
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Mark
Limit or standard of action or fact.
To be within the mark
To come up to the mark
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Mark
(archaic) Preeminence; high position.
Patricians of mark
A fellow of no mark
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(nautical) One of the bits of leather or coloured bunting placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. (The unmarked fathoms are called "deeps".)
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(archaic) Attention, notice.
His last comment is particularly worthy of mark.
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A measure of weight (especially for gold and silver), once used throughout Europe, equivalent to 8 oz.
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An English and Scottish unit of currency (originally valued at one mark weight of silver), equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence.
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Any of various European monetary units, especially the base unit of currency of (West) Germany between 1948 and 2002, equal to 100 pfennigs.
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To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).
To mark a box or bale of merchandise
To mark clothing with one's name
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To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
See where this pencil has marked the paper.
The floor was marked with wine and blood.
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(figurative) To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).
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To create an indication of (a location).
She folded over the corner of the page to mark where she left off reading.
Some animals mark their territory by urinating.
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To be an indication of (something); to show where (something) is located.
This monument marks the spot where Wolfe died.
A bell marked the end of visiting hours.
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To indicate (something) in writing or by other symbols.
Prices are marked on individual items.
In her Bible, the words of Christ were marked in red.
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To celebrate or acknowledge (an event) through an action of some kind.
The national holiday is marked by fireworks.
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(of things) To identify (someone as a particular type of person or as having a particular role).
His courage and energy marked him as a leader.
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(of people) To choose or intend (someone) for a particular end or purpose.
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To be a point in time or space at which something takes place; to accompany or be accompanied by (an event, action, etc.); to coincide with.
The creek marks the boundary between the two farms.
That summer marked the beginning of her obsession with cycling.
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To focus one's attention on (something or someone); to pay attention to, to take note of.
Mark my words: that boy’s up to no good.
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To indicate the correctness of and give a score to (a school assignment, exam answers, etc.).
The teacher had to spend her weekend marking all the tests.
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To record that (someone) has a particular status.
To mark a student absent.
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To keep account of; to enumerate and register; to keep score.
To mark the points in a game of billiards or a card game
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(sports) To follow a player not in possession of the ball when defending, to prevent them receiving a pass easily.
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(Australian rules football) To catch the ball directly from a kick of 15 metres or more without having been touched in transit, resulting in a free kick.
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(singing) To sing softly, sometimes an octave lower than usual, in order to protect one's voice during a rehearsal.
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The unit of monetary account of the German Empire, equal to 23.8 cents of United States money (1913); the equivalent of one hundred pfennigs. Also, a silver coin of this value. The unit was retained by subsequent German states up to the time of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 1995, the value was approximately 65 cents American. In 1999 it began to be superseded by the Euro as a unit of currency in Germany and throughout much of the European union.
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A visible sign or impression made or left upon anything; esp., a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace.
The Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
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A character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark.
The mark of the artisan is found upon the most ancient fabrics that have come to light.
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A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark.
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A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark.
I have some marks of yours upon my pate.
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An evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character.
The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation.
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That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach.
France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland.
Whate'er the motive, pleasure is the mark.
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Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark.
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Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.
In the official marks invested, youAnon do meet the Senate.
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Preëminence; high position; as, patricians of mark; a fellow of no mark.
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A number or other character used in registering; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness.
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Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants.
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One of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called "deeps."
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To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing.
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To be a mark upon; to designate; to indicate; - used literally and figuratively; as, this monument marks the spot where Wolfe died; his courage and energy marked him for a leader.
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To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor.
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To keep account of; to enumerate and register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or cards.
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To notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard; as, mark my words.
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To take particular notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark.
Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief.
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A number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance);
She made good marks in algebra
Grade A milk
What was your score on your homework?
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A visible indication made on a surface;
Some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks
Paw prints were everywhere
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The impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember;
It was in London that he made his mark
He left an indelible mark on the American theater
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Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel
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A written or printed symbol (as for punctuation);
His answer was just a punctuation mark
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A perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened);
He showed signs of strain
They welcomed the signs of spring
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Something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal;
The new advertising campaign was a bell ringer
Scored a bull's eye
Hit the mark
The president's speech was a home run
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Designate as if by a mark;
This sign marks the border
He indicated where the border ended
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Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
His modesty distinguishes him form his peers
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Mark by some ceremony or observation;
We marked the anniversary of his death
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Make or leave a mark on;
Mark the trail so that we can find our way back
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To accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful;
He denounced the government action
She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock
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Notice or perceive;
She noted that someone was following her
Mark my words
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Put a check mark on or next to;
Please check each name on the list
Tick off the items
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Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation;
Grade tests
Score the SAT essays
Mark homework
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A numerical score given to academic work.
He got a mark of 95 out of 100 on the test.
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A visible impression or trace on a surface.
The cup left a mark on the table.
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A characteristic or feature that distinguishes something.
His style of writing had a unique mark.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries
Is a grade always a letter?
Often in academics, but it can also be a level or rank in other contexts.
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Can a mark be something other than a score?
Yes, it can also mean a physical indication or a target.
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Is a grade more subjective than a mark?
It can be, as it often includes qualitative assessments.
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Do marks always reflect academic performance?
Primarily, but they can also indicate performance in other tests or tasks.
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Can marks be letters instead of numbers?
Typically, marks are numerical scores in academic contexts.
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Are grades used outside of education?
Yes, for product quality, job levels, and more.
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Are marks used in grading systems worldwide?
Yes, marks are a common component of grading systems.
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Nov 20, 2023
Can grades change over time?
Yes, especially in academic progress or product standards.
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Is a grade always based on marks?
Often, but other factors like participation may be considered.
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Are marks always accurate?
They aim to be, but accuracy can depend on the assessment method.
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Can marks be subjective?
Less so, as they are typically numerical and specific.
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Are grades universal in education?
The concept is, but the system of grading varies.
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Nov 20, 2023
Do grades reflect effort?
They can, but they primarily reflect performance and achievement.
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Is a mark the same as a grade point?
Not exactly, but mark contributes to calculating grade points.
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Can grades be negotiated?
Sometimes, especially if subjective elements are involved.
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Are marks important for academic advancement?
Yes, as they often determine progression and success.
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Can a mark be used to track progress?
Yes, particularly in academic or skill-based tasks.
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Nov 20, 2023
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