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   hall·mark

   /ˈhôlˌmärk/

   noun

   • 1. a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum in Britain, certifying their standard of purity. Similar assay markofficial markauthentication markstamp of authenticitystamp of authentication
   • ▪ a distinctive feature, especially one of excellence: "the tiny bubbles are the hallmark of fine champagnes" Similar distinctive featuremarksignindicatorindicationsure signtelltale signfeaturecharacteristictraitattributepropertyqualitytrademarkearmarkstampbadgesymbol

   verb

   • 1. stamp with a hallmark: "he was reprimanded for not hallmarking his work"
   • ▪ designate as distinctive, especially for excellence: "this attitude hallmarks many a Briton's behavior abroad"

   Word Origin early 18th century (as a noun): from Goldsmiths' Hall in London, where articles were tested and stamped with such a mark.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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   The meaning of HALLMARK is an official mark stamped on gold and silver articles in England to attest their purity. How to use hallmark in a sentence. The Golden History of Hallmark.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHALLMARK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HALLMARK definition: 1. a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing: 2. in the UK, an official mark put on…. Learn more.

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   A hallmark is a distinctive characteristic of something or someone. That can mean a literal symbol on the bottom of a piece of pottery, or just a rock star's signature hair style.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHALLMARK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HALLMARK meaning: 1. a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing: 2. in the UK, an official mark put on…. Learn more.

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   Hallmark definition: an official mark or stamp indicating a standard of purity, used in marking gold and silver articles assayed by the Goldsmiths' Company of London; plate mark.. See examples of HALLMARK used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHALLMARK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A hallmark is an official mark put on things made of gold, silver, or platinum that indicates the quality of the metal, where the object was made, and who made it.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhallmark noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   If something is the hallmark of or has/ bears all the hallmarks of something, it has all the essential features associated with that thing. If somebody leaves/ stamps their hallmark on something, they have a unique and lasting effect on it.