marker

[ˈmɑːrkər]

marker Definition

• 1. a pen or felt-tip pen used for marking or writing on a surface
• 2. an object used to indicate a position, place, or route
• 3. a person or thing that marks something

Using marker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need a marker to write on the whiteboard.

• Example

  The trail markers led us to the summit.

• Example

  The new building is a marker of the city's growth.

marker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for marker

• pen
• indicator
• sign
• signal
• highlighter

Phrases with marker

• milestone marker

  a physical marker, such as a stone or plaque, placed along a road or path to indicate the distance traveled

  Example

  We passed the milestone marker indicating we had traveled 50 miles.

• marker gene

  a gene that is used to identify a particular cell or organism

  Example

  The researchers used a marker gene to track the development of the cells.

• marker buoy

  a buoy used to mark a location in water

  Example

  The diver followed the marker buoy to find the sunken ship.

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Summary: marker in Brief

A 'marker' [ˈmɑːrkər] can refer to a pen or felt-tip pen used for writing or drawing, an object used to indicate a position or place, or a person or thing that marks something. Examples include 'I need a marker to write on the whiteboard,' 'The trail markers led us to the summit,' and 'The new building is a marker of the city's growth.' Phrases include 'milestone marker,' 'marker gene,' and 'marker buoy.'