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hallmark
[ hawl-mahrk ]
noun
- 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.
- any mark or special indication of genuineness, good quality, etc.
- any distinguishing feature or characteristic:
Accuracy is a hallmark of good scholarship.
verb (used with object)
- to stamp or imprint (something) with a hallmark.
hallmark
/ ˈɔːˌɑː /
noun
- an official series of marks, instituted by statute in 1300, and subsequently modified, stamped by the Guild of Goldsmiths at one of its assay offices on gold, silver, or platinum (since 1975) articles to guarantee purity, date of manufacture, etc
- a mark or sign of authenticity or excellence
- an outstanding or distinguishing feature
verb
- tr to stamp with or as if with a hallmark
Other Word Forms
- me noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of hallmark1
Example Sentences
Creating a relaxed atmosphere around her - which she said helped her "express" herself in Miami and be more "authentic" - is another hallmark of the partnership.
Braxton: The darkness that shadowed this season overwhelmed the light touch and insightful interplay that made this franchise such a hallmark.
And in my three races the standout feature wasn't the swishy new graphics or the controller, it was a trick that is becoming Nintendo's hallmark: making the new feel familiar.
That sort of tongue-in-cheek raunch has been a hallmark of Usher's career, but it felt dated and shallow in a concert that promised an intimate look into his personality.
In a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in their home opener, this year’s Dodgers produced all the same hallmarks of last season’s title-winning club.
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