mark out
The phrase "mark out" is versatile, commonly used to indicate boundaries, distinguish features, or cancel items.
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Definition
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(common)To draw lines or boundaries to show the limits of an area or shape.
Example
- They marked out the area for the new playground.
- We need to mark out the parking spaces before the event.
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(common)To highlight or distinguish something by emphasizing its unique features.
Example
- Her talent for painting really marks her out from the rest of the class.
- The bright colors mark out the emergency exits.
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(common)To cancel or cross something out.
Example
- He marked out the incorrect answers on his test.
- She marked out the old address on the envelope.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mark out":
mark offmark downmark timemark upmap outmake one's markcheck markend markcross outmark to modelpoint outspec outchalk outblock outcross offset outline outtag outmating markstake outhash markbox outmake outscratch outcheck offfull markswrite outfield outbadge outpick outcount outpack outshow outspell outstop outcall out