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as in labels
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis
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Recent Examples of markers
The hour markers and Alpha hands are filled with Super-LumiNova in a golden hue that gives an aged quality.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
This example from Tropical Watch features a black dial and bar hour markers, presenting a bit more timeless than Roman-numeral dials found in the same reference family.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
The launch capitalizes on a growing wellness trend where consumers are eager to track health markers and make lifestyle adjustments early to help prevent the development of chronic conditions that lead to poor health.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 3 Oct. 2024
Another offers the Create Subtitles from Audio, scene detection, markers, and other track options.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Redefining Success For many Gen X women, success looks very different from the traditional markers of the past.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Elements of their affections bear cultural markers that are recognizable to Latines, but Mexicans in particular.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Remaining markers of Confederate history join the sculpture on the museum’s grounds, including the Daughters of the Confederacy headquarters and the Confederate Memorial Chapel.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
These markers were evident, on average, over a decade before the children were diagnosed.
—Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
This example from Tropical Watch features a black dial and bar hour markers, presenting a bit more timeless than Roman-numeral dials found in the same reference family.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
The launch capitalizes on a growing wellness trend where consumers are eager to track health markers and make lifestyle adjustments early to help prevent the development of chronic conditions that lead to poor health.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 3 Oct. 2024
Another offers the Create Subtitles from Audio, scene detection, markers, and other track options.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Redefining Success For many Gen X women, success looks very different from the traditional markers of the past.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Elements of their affections bear cultural markers that are recognizable to Latines, but Mexicans in particular.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Remaining markers of Confederate history join the sculpture on the museum’s grounds, including the Daughters of the Confederacy headquarters and the Confederate Memorial Chapel.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
These markers were evident, on average, over a decade before the children were diagnosed.
—Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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