Mark noun

/mɑːk/

/mɑːrk/ n

Definition

•

used before a number to describe a variation of a machine, especially one that is an improvement on the original machine

The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular.

•

used before a number to show what temperature you should use for cooking something in a gas oven

Cook at Mark 5 for 20 minutes.

(Definition of Mark noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Synonyms and related words:

to worry

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