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   hallmark

   /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/

   noun

   • 1. a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum by the British assay offices, certifying their standard of purity. Similar assay markofficial markauthentication markstamp of authenticitystamp of authentication
   • ▪ a distinctive feature: "the tiny bubbles are the hallmark of fine champagnes" Similar distinctive featuremarksignindicatorindicationsure signtelltale signfeaturecharacteristictraitattributepropertyqualitytrademarkearmarkstampbadgesymbol

   verb

   • 1. stamp with a hallmark: "he was reprimanded for not hallmarking his work"
   • ▪ mark as distinctive: "this attitude hallmarks many a Briton's behaviour abroad"

   Word Origin early 18th century (as a noun): from Goldsmiths' Hall in London, where articles were tested and stamped with such a mark.

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   What does hallmark mean?

   • característica, cunho, marca… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! HALLMARK definition: 1. a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing: 2. in the UK, an official mark put on…. Learn more.

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   What is a hallmark of a person?

   • The hallmark of something or someone is their most typical quality or feature. The killing had the hallmarks of a professional assassination. His designs show a love of simplicity which is very much his hallmark.

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   What is a culture hallmark?

   • The theory has as its hallmark the achievement of a political consensus. (in the UK) a mark put on gold, silver and platinum objects that shows the quality of the metal and gives information about when and where the object was made Culture hallmarks are official marks that are stamped into articles made of gold, silver and to prove their quality.

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   What is a hallmark in baseball?

   • (The process is much the same today.) At first, people used hallmark to name that mark of excellence from Goldsmiths' Hall, but over the years the word came to refer to any mark guaranteeing purity or genuineness, and eventually to any distinguishing characteristic, trait, or feature. Noun He had all the hallmarks of a great baseball player.

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word hallmark, which can be a noun or a verb. A hallmark is an official mark of purity or genuineness, or a distinguishing characteristic or feature.

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   A hallmark is a distinctive characteristic of something or someone. That can mean a literal symbol on the bottom of a piece of pottery, or just a rock star's signature hair style.

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   noun. /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːrk/ a feature or quality that is typical of somebody/something. Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack. The regime adopted the style which was to become its hallmark in the 1960s. The theory has as its hallmark the achievement of a political consensus. Definitions on the go.

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