marker

//ˈmɑːrkər//
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Visual representation of marker

Noun

markerSingular
markersPlural
1

A pen with a broad felt tip, used for writing or drawing.

I used a yellow marker to highlight the important parts of the text.

2

An object or sign used to indicate a position, place, or route.

We placed a marker at the start of the hiking trail.

3

A person or thing that marks something.

The red flag serves as a marker for the finish line.

4

A characteristic or feature that identifies something.

High blood pressure is a marker of heart disease risk.