punctuation mark

noun

: any of various standardized marks or signs used in punctuation

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For their calculations, the team assumed the monkeys were using a keyboard containing 30 keys – the 26 letters of the English alphabet, plus the most common punctuation marks. —

Michael Irving, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024 His subsequent refusal proves Durin IV’s point (with a wallop that sends him across the room providing a punctuation mark). —

Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024 Good business-casual black punctuation mark up top in the black vest to those striking red pants, and a refreshing light September-evening sea breeze can also work its way through those almost-ballet flats with the big-mesh uppers. —

Guy Martin, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 People who know me can understand my position on things based on punctuation marks, my commas. —

Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for punctuation mark

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of punctuation mark was in 1849

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“Punctuation mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punctuation%20mark. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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