hallmark
🇺🇸
/ˈhɔːlmɑːrk/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/
noun
R
A characteristic that is a sign of something's quality or identity.
The lack of honesty is a hallmark of his character.
R
An official stamp on items made of precious metals to show their purity and origin.
This ring has a hallmark to prove its authenticity.
verb
R
To officially stamp metal items to show their purity and origin.
The silversmith hallmarked the new piece before it was sold.
translation
A characteristic that is a sign of something's quality or identity.; An official stamp on items made of precious metals to show their purity and origin.
To officially stamp metal items to show their purity and origin.
Word Forms
3rd Present
hallmarks
Past
hallmarked
Perfect
hallmarked
Progressive
hallmarking
Plural
hallmarks