English · Culture & Society
mark
/mɑːk/
[/mɑːk/]
to grade student work
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Definition
To mark is to check student work and give it a score or correction. Teachers mark homework and exams.
Example
The teacher will mark our essays over the weekend.
The teacher will mark our essays over the weekend.
Etymology
From Old English 'mearcian' meaning to mark out.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in British English for grading student work.