marker

n. a thick pen with a tip made of felt, used for writing or drawing.

n. a felt-tipped drawing or writing instrument, typically containing its own ink source.

“He used a red marker to circle the mistakes on the poster.”

“The architect used permanent markers to create a bold outline on the presentation board before adding finer details with a technical pen.”

n. an object or sign that shows the position of something or acts as a signal.

n. an object, sign, or characteristic that serves to identify a position, boundary, or specific quality.

“The hikers left a pile of stones as a marker for the trail.”

“The sudden drop in temperature served as a biological marker for the changing seasons, prompting the local wildlife to begin their migration.”

n. a person who reads and gives points to exam papers or essays.

n. an individual responsible for assessing and assigning grades to examination scripts or academic assignments.

“The exam marker was very strict and didn't give many high scores.”

“The external marker noted that while the students demonstrated strong theoretical knowledge, their practical application of the concepts remained inconsistent.”

British English

n. a favor that you owe someone, or that someone owes you.

n. a figurative or literal debt of honor or a personal favor owed to another party.

“I helped him get that job, so I'm calling in a marker now.”

“The senator decided to call in a few markers from his colleagues to ensure the controversial bill passed the committee stage.”

Informal · Slang

n. a player whose job is to stay close to an opponent to stop them from playing well.

n. a defensive player assigned to guard or track a specific offensive opponent.

“The striker managed to get away from his marker and score a goal.”

“The coach instructed the wing-back to act as a tight marker, ensuring the opponent's star playmaker had no space to operate.”

v. to write or draw on something using a marker pen.

v. to apply ink to a surface using a felt-tipped instrument.

“Please marker your name on the box so we don't lose it.”

“The warehouse staff were instructed to marker each crate with a unique identification number before loading them onto the freight ship.”