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mark vs demerit

demerit vs mark

mark and demerit both are nouns.

mark is a verb but demerit is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mark Yes No Yes No
demerit Yes No No No
As nouns, demerit is a hyponym of mark; that is, demerit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mark:
  • mark: a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  • demerit: a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
Other hyponyms of mark include bar sinister, bend sinister, cloven foot, cloven hoof.
mark (noun) demerit (noun)
something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
an indication of damage a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
a distinguishing symbol
a visible indication made on a surface
a reference point to shoot at
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
formerly the basic unit of money in Germany
mark (verb) demerit (verb)
make or leave a mark on
insert punctuation marks into
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
put a check mark on or near or next to
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
make underscoring marks
remove from a list
designate as if by a mark
establish as the highest level or best performance
make small marks into the surface of
mark with a scar
attach a tag or label to
notice or perceive
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
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