marker
gb/mˈɑɹkɚ/ us/mˈɑɹkɚ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 7900
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Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
Felt-tip pen for writing/drawing
A thick pen with strong ink that you use to write, draw, or color.
Vzorec užití:
use [a marker] to [write/draw/color] on [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "marker" with "mark". "Marker" is the pen used to write or color; "mark" is the line, spot, or score that is made.
Synonyma
felt-tip pen (More technical; clearly refers to the soft tip of the pen.)
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marker pen (Common especially in British English; explicitly labels it as a pen.)
Kolokace
permanent marker
|dry-erase marker
|colored markers
|black marker
|marker pen
|use a marker
Témata
school
|writing
|art
|education
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- She used a black marker to label all the boxes.
- Please bring colored markers for the poster project.
- The writing stayed on the glass because he used a permanent marker.
- The teacher wrote the answers on the board with a blue marker.
- This marker is running out of ink; I can barely see the line.
Učební příklady
- I drew a big red heart with a marker.
- The teacher writes on the board with a marker.
- Please do not use a permanent marker on the table.
- He has a box full of different color markers.
- My black marker is dry, so I need a new one.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
Sign that indicates something
A thing or fact that shows that something is true, happening, or changing.
Vzorec užití:
a marker of/for [quality/condition/change]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "sign for" instead of "marker of" (e.g., "It is a sign for success"). With "marker", use "marker of" or "marker for" (e.g., "a marker of success", "a marker for disease").
Synonyma
indicator (More formal and common in technical or academic writing.)
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sign (More general and everyday; less technical than "marker" or "indicator".)
Kolokace
a marker of success
|a marker of quality
|a marker of progress
|a marker for disease
|an early marker
|a reliable marker
Témata
science
|medicine
|evaluation
|statistics
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- High employee turnover can be a marker of deeper problems in a company.
- In many cultures, home ownership is seen as a marker of success.
- Rising sea temperatures are an important marker of climate change.
- Low test scores may be a marker of unequal access to education.
- Doctors often look for specific proteins in the blood as a marker of infection.
Učební příklady
- Good test results can be a marker of progress in school.
- For many people, a new car is a marker of success.
- High prices are a marker of strong demand.
- A big smile is often a marker of happiness.
- Poor health can be a marker of a stressful life.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
Physical sign showing a place
A sign or object that shows where a place, line, or limit is.
Vzorec užití:
a marker for [a place/boundary] on [a surface/area]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes call a grave marker a "grave stone" or "grave sign". The common term is "gravestone" or "grave marker", not "grave sign".
Synonyma
signpost (Usually refers to a vertical sign with information, especially on roads.)
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monument (Suggests a larger and more formal or decorative marker, often for people or events.)
Antonyma
unmarked (Describes a place or boundary without any marker or sign.)
Kolokace
mile marker
|grave marker
|boundary marker
|trail marker
|road marker
|historical marker
Témata
geography
|travel
|death
|space
Příklady
- We pulled over at the mile 50 marker to take a break.
- A small stone marker shows where the two properties meet.
- The grave marker lists his name, birth date, and the date he died.
- Bright orange trail markers helped hikers stay on the path.
- There is a historical marker outside the building explaining what happened there.
Učební příklady
- We stopped the car at the mile marker on the highway.
- A white stone marker shows the border between the two countries.
- The family put a new marker on the grave.
- Red markers on the trees show the walking path.
- There is a metal marker in the park with the year it was built.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
entity
4
Genetic or biological indicator
A piece of DNA or a substance in the body that helps scientists or doctors find or follow a disease, trait, or person.
Vzorec užití:
a genetic/biological marker for [disease/trait]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think a genetic marker is the same as a visible symptom. A marker is usually something measured in a lab (like DNA or a protein), not something you can easily see from the outside.
Synonyma
biomarker (Standard technical term, especially in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.)
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genetic marker (Common collocation; more specific to DNA or genes.)
Kolokace
genetic marker
|biological marker
|tumor marker
|cancer marker
|blood marker
|reliable marker
Témata
science
|medicine
|biology
|health
Příklady
- Researchers have identified a genetic marker that is strongly linked to the disease.
- This protein is used as a tumor marker to monitor how well the treatment is working.
- The presence of certain markers in the blood can indicate an increased risk of heart problems.
- Doctors tested for specific biological markers before starting the new drug.
- These DNA markers help scientists track how the population has moved over time.
Učební příklady
- The doctor looked for special markers in her blood.
- A genetic marker can show if a person may get a disease in the future.
- Scientists use DNA markers to study family history.
- This test finds markers that can warn of cancer early.
- Some markers in the body change when you are sick.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
5
Person who grades work
A person who checks exams or papers and gives marks or grades.
Vzorec užití:
a marker of [exams/tests/essays]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "marker" (the person) with "mark" (the score). A marker gives you a mark; they are not the same word.
Synonyma
examiner (More formal; often implies a person who sets or oversees exams as well as marking them.)
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grader (Common in American English; focuses on giving grades rather than just marking.)
Kolokace
exam marker
|paper marker
|official marker
|external marker
|the markers' guidelines
Témata
education
|work
Příklady
- The exam markers met to agree on the marking scheme before they started.
- All essays will be read by two independent markers.
- The markers complained that the papers were very long this year.
- She works as a part-time marker for the national exams.
- Clear handwriting makes the marker's job much easier.
Učební příklady
- The exam marker checked my answers very carefully.
- Different markers read the same test to be fair.
- The markers use a guide to give scores.
- The teacher is the only marker for this small class.
- The exam markers finished their work after two weeks.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
6
Small game piece or token
A small piece that shows where you are or what you have in a game or activity.
Vzorec užití:
place/move [a] marker on [a space/spot]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think of a marker only as a pen and forget it can also mean a small game piece. Context with games or boards usually means a game piece, not a pen.
Synonyma
token (Very common in board games; often the standard word for the playing piece.)
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counter (Common in British English for small flat pieces used in games.)
Kolokace
move your marker
|place a marker
|player marker
|game marker
|score marker
Témata
games
|leisure
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- Each player chooses a different colored marker before the game starts.
- If you answer correctly, move your marker forward two spaces.
- Use these coins as markers to keep track of your points.
- She knocked the board and all the markers fell onto the floor.
- Put a marker on the map where you want to build your next base.
Učební příklady
- I moved my marker three spaces on the board.
- Each child gets one marker in the game.
- Use this small stone as a marker on the map.
- His marker shows that he is winning.
- We use bottle caps as markers in our game.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
7
Player who marks an opponent
In sports, the player who stays close to one opponent to stop them from playing easily.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is [someone's] marker
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "marker" in sports means the line judge or referee. In this sense, a marker is a player who guards another player, not an official.
Synonyma
defender (Broader; any player in a defensive position, not always marking one specific person.)
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marker (man-marker) ("Man-marker" is a more specific term in sports like soccer; emphasizes close marking.)
Kolokace
tight marker
|poor marker
|primary marker
|assigned marker
|lose your marker
Témata
sports
Příklady
- He shook off his marker and scored the winning goal.
- The coach assigned their best defender as the main marker for the star striker.
- The forward easily outran his marker down the wing.
- Her marker gave her too much space, and she took the shot.
- If you lose your marker, the whole defense can fall apart.
Učební příklady
- The striker ran past his marker and scored.
- She is the main marker for the other team’s best player.
- His marker did not stay close, so he got the ball.
- The coach told each player who their marker was.
- He is a strong marker and never lets his player go free.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
marker
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹkɚ/
US/mˈɑɹkɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
mark - er (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (mark)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: marker
- Plural: markers
Příbuzná slova
Forms
markers
noun
Core family
mark
noun A2
marking
noun
Related words
marked
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unmarked
adjective
Výrazy
boundary marker
1/bˈaʊndɚi mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
Object showing a land border
A sign or object that shows where one piece of land ends and another begins.
Příklady
- They placed concrete boundary markers along the edge of the property.
- The old boundary marker was hidden under thick bushes.
- A boundary marker in the river shows the line between the two countries.
dry-erase marker
1/dɹˈaɪ ɪɹˈeɪs mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
Marker for whiteboards that wipes off
A marker pen that you can use on a whiteboard and then clean off easily without water.
Příklady
- Only use a dry-erase marker on the whiteboard.
- Someone used a permanent pen instead of a dry-erase marker and it ruined the board.
- She grabbed a dry-erase marker and drew a quick diagram.
genetic marker
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
DNA feature used for identification
A piece of DNA that helps scientists or doctors find or follow a trait, person, or disease.
Příklady
- Scientists found a genetic marker that increases the risk of the condition.
- This genetic marker is common in people whose families come from that region.
- The test looks for several genetic markers linked to the illness.
grave marker
1/ɡɹˈeɪv mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
Object showing whose grave it is
A stone or sign on a grave that shows the name and information of the dead person.
Příklady
- The family chose a simple grave marker with his name and dates.
- Many of the old grave markers in the cemetery are hard to read.
- They cleaned the grave marker before placing fresh flowers.
mile marker
1/mˈaɪl mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
Road sign showing mile distance
A sign on the side of a road that shows how many miles you are from a certain place.
Příklady
- We stopped to rest at the mile 100 marker on the highway.
- The accident happened just after the mile marker near the bridge.
- They checked the mile markers to see how far they still had to drive.
page marker
1/pˈeɪd͡ʒ mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
Object used to mark a page
A small object, like a strip of paper, used to show the place where you stop reading in a book.
Příklady
- She slid a page marker between the pages before closing the book.
- Use a page marker instead of folding the corner of the page.
- The book comes with a ribbon page marker attached to the spine.
trail marker
1/tɹˈeɪl mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
Sign that marks a hiking route
A sign or painted mark that shows where a walking path or hiking trail goes.
Příklady
- Follow the blue trail markers until you reach the lake.
- Some of the trail markers had fallen down after the storm.
- Without clear trail markers, it is easy to get lost in the forest.
tumor marker
1/tˈumɚ mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Body substance that suggests a tumor
A substance in the blood or body that can show if a person may have a tumor or cancer.
Příklady
- Her tumor marker levels dropped after several rounds of chemotherapy.
- Doctors use tumor markers to help monitor how well the treatment is working.
- An increase in a specific tumor marker can be an early warning sign of cancer returning.
whiteboard marker
1/wˈaɪtbˌɔɹd mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
Marker used on whiteboards
A marker pen made for writing on a whiteboard.
Příklady
- The teacher ran out of ink in her whiteboard marker.
- Please buy some new whiteboard markers for the meeting room.
- He mixed up a whiteboard marker with a normal pen and wrote on paper.
permanent marker
1/pˈɚmənənt mˈɑɹkɚ/
fixed phrase
pen with non-removable ink
A pen with ink that stays on and cannot be erased easily.
Příklady
- She labeled the boxes with a permanent marker.
- Write your name on the box with a permanent marker.
- Be careful—this is written in permanent marker.
- Be careful, that’s a permanent marker and it will stain your clothes.
- She used a permanent marker to label all the storage containers.