mark; indicate
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
mark; sign; indicator
neutralCan refer to physical markers like road signs, or abstract indicators of achievement or development.
There are various types of marks on this map.
This work is an indicator that the author's writing has grown increasingly mature.
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The fire safety signs in the mall guide everyone to evacuate quickly.
This logo is the core visual marker of the brand.
Archaeologists judge the age of cultural relics through the marks on pottery shards.
verb
to indicate; to mark; to symbolize
formalOften used to describe a significant event or achievement that signals a new stage of development.
The completion and launch of this production line indicates that the factory's production capacity has reached a new level.
The launch of this new technology signals that the industry is facing a new transformation.
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The child's first independently completed homework indicates that he has started to learn independent study.
The signing of this contract indicates that the two companies have reached a strategic cooperation.
This monument symbolizes that the heroic deeds of the martyrs will be forever remembered.