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Definition mark out in American English

mark out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to show the shape of something by drawing it on a surface

Example

The shape of the pond is marked out first with a spade.

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2

to show that someone or something is different from others

Example

His talent has marked him out as one of the greatest runners ever.

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3

to show that someone or something will do something in the future

Example

It was the kind of singing voice that marks someone out for a professional career.

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Definition mark out in American English