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mark vs signal

signal vs mark

mark and signal both are nouns.

mark is not an adjective while signal is an adjective.

mark and signal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mark Yes No Yes No
signal Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, signal is a hypernym of mark; that is, signal is a word with a broader meaning than mark:
  • mark: designate as if by a mark
  • signal: be a signal for or a symptom of
Other hypernyms of mark include bespeak, betoken, indicate, point.
mark (noun) signal (noun)
something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
an indication of damage any incitement to action
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
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 (adjective) signal (adjective)
notably out of the ordinary
mark (verb) signal (verb)
make or leave a mark on communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
insert punctuation marks into be a signal for or a symptom of
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
Difference between mark and signal

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