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as in labels
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis
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Recent Examples of markers
Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 1 and 38.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
New research found that having more menopause symptoms was linked to worse cognitive and behavioral function, which are markers of dementia.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
According to a study published last month in PLOS One, people who deal with more menopause symptoms may be more likely to have worse cognitive function and mild behavioral impairments later in life—both of which are markers of dementia.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Beyond family connections, Greene sees tattoos as markers of life experiences and milestones.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Customers often used the portraits on the walls inside booths as table markers, Bouman said.
—Jennings Cool, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Analysis of protein fragments in the fossil’s dental enamel also revealed markers linked to the Y chromosome, indicating the individual was male.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Regular blood tests can show elevated markers associated with diseases and genetic risks for cancer and heart disease.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Hello, Beast There are certain mile markers for the NFL offseason, as the Super Bowl gives way to the draft.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
New research found that having more menopause symptoms was linked to worse cognitive and behavioral function, which are markers of dementia.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
According to a study published last month in PLOS One, people who deal with more menopause symptoms may be more likely to have worse cognitive function and mild behavioral impairments later in life—both of which are markers of dementia.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Beyond family connections, Greene sees tattoos as markers of life experiences and milestones.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Customers often used the portraits on the walls inside booths as table markers, Bouman said.
—Jennings Cool, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Analysis of protein fragments in the fossil’s dental enamel also revealed markers linked to the Y chromosome, indicating the individual was male.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Regular blood tests can show elevated markers associated with diseases and genetic risks for cancer and heart disease.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Hello, Beast There are certain mile markers for the NFL offseason, as the Super Bowl gives way to the draft.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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