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remark

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɹiˈmɑɹk// re·mark Archaic General-service

n. something that you say or write to express an opinion or observation. It is usually a short comment about something you noticed.

n. a brief oral or written comment expressing an opinion or observation. Often used to describe a spontaneous or casual statement rather than a formal speech.


SIMPLE

She made a polite remark about my new haircut.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager's casual remark about the upcoming deadline caused a lot of stress among the team members.

COMPLEX

While the speaker intended his opening remark to be humorous, the audience perceived it as a slight against their local traditions, leading to a cold reception for the rest of the lecture.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle French remarquer, from Old French remarquer, from re- (“again”) + marquer (“to mark”); see mark.

Etymology 2

From re- + mark.

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'about' or 'on'.

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