noun๐ShareAn object used to mark a location."The hikers left bright orange markers on the trees to help them find their way back to the trail. "stationeryitemplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSomeone or something that marks."Sentence: "The small flags were used as markers to show where the seeds were planted in the garden." "markstationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA real or virtual objective, something to be aimed for."The new sales targets are our key markers for success this quarter. "achievementpointplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA felt-tipped pen."Susie used a marker to write her name on the wall."stationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareMarks of ink left by this type of pen."Susie has gotten marker all over the walls, and it looks dreadful."stationerywritingmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA signed note of a debt to be paid.""After the poker game, John had to settle his markers, promising to pay back everyone he owed money by the end of the week." "financebusinessasseteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA nonmonetary debt owed to someone, especially in return for a favor."We may not be able to do this alone. Maybe itโs time to call in some of our markers."moralvaluebusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA device that fires a paintball."During the paintball game, players used their markers to try and tag each other. "sportdeviceweaponmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA defending player who stays close to an opponent in order to mark them."The basketball team used aggressive markers to prevent the other team's star player from scoring. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA player employed by a private club and available to compete against members."The golf club hired two markers to ensure that members always had someone to play with, even on quiet weekdays. "sportjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species."Scientists use genetic markers to trace inherited diseases within families. "biologybiochemistryscienceorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA recognition given by a competition authority that a company is the first to approach it to reveal the existence of a cartel, as a prelude to a formal application for leniency for the company."To secure its place in the leniency program, Acme Corp. filed for markers with the competition authority, hoping to be the first to report the price-fixing scheme. "businesslaweconomygovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo mark or write on (something) using a marker"Please markers all the boxes on the form before you submit it. "stationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading