Mark vs. Tick — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Mark and Tick
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Mark
A small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt
The blow left a red mark down one side of her face
Tick
Ticks (suborder Ixodida) are parasitic arachnids that are part of the superorder Parasitiformes. Along with mites, they constitute the subclass Acari.
Mark
A line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something
The first syllable has a stress mark
Tick
A light, sharp, clicking sound made repeatedly by a machine, such as a clock.
Mark
A point awarded for a correct answer or for proficiency in an examination or competition
Many candidates lose marks because they don't read the questions carefully
Full marks to them for highlighting the threat to the rainforest
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Tick
Chiefly British A moment.
Mark
(followed by a numeral) a particular model or type of a vehicle or machine
A Mark 10 Jaguar
Tick
A light mark used to check off or call attention to an item.
Mark
A target
Few bullets could have missed their mark
Tick
(Informal)A unit on a scale; a degree
When interest rates move up a tick.
Mark
The act of cleanly catching the ball direct from a kick, knock-on, or forward throw by an opponent, on or behind one's own 22-metre line, and exclaiming ‘Mark’, after which a free kick can be taken by the catcher.
Tick
Any of various small bloodsucking arachnids of the order Ixodida that are parasitic on terrestrial vertebrates. Many species transmit diseases, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease.
Mark
(until the introduction of the euro in 2002) the basic monetary unit of Germany, equal to 100 pfennig; a Deutschmark
Germany spent billions of marks to save the French franc from speculators
Tick
Any of various usually wingless insects that resemble a tick, such as a sheep ked.
Mark
A former English and Scottish money of account, equal to thirteen shillings and four pence in the currency of the day
Sir William left 500 marks for repairing the road to Cambridge
Tick
A cloth case for a mattress or pillow.
Mark
The basic monetary unit of Bosnia and Herzegovina, equal to 100 fening.
Tick
A light mattress without inner springs.
Mark
Make a visible impression or stain on
He fingered the photograph gently, careful not to mark it
Tick
Ticking.
Mark
Write a word or symbol on (an object) in order to give information
She marked all her possessions with her name
Tick
Credit or an amount of credit.
Mark
Indicate the position of
The top of the pass marks the border between Alaska and the Yukon
Tick
To emit recurring clicking sounds
As the clock ticked.
Mark
(of a teacher or examiner) assess the standard of (written work) by assigning points for proficiency or correct answers
The examiner may have hundreds of scripts to mark
Tick
To function characteristically or well
Machines ticking away.
Curious about what makes people tick.
Mark
Notice or pay careful attention to
He'll leave you, you mark my words!
Tick
To count or record with the sound of ticks
A clock ticking the hours.
A taxi meter ticking the fare.
Mark
(of a player in a team game) stay close to (an opponent) in order to prevent them getting or passing the ball
Each central defender marks one attacker
Tick
To mark or check off (a listed item) with a tick
Ticked off each name on the list.
Mark
See Table at Bible.
Tick
A relatively quiet but sharp sound generally made repeatedly by moving machinery.
The steady tick of the clock provided a comforting background for the conversation.
Mark
A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot
A spill that left a mark on the rug.
A mark next to each purchased item on the list.
Tick
A mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement.
At midday, the long bond is up a tick.
Mark
A name, logo, or other indicator used to indicate ownership, origin, or level of quality.
Tick
(computing) A jiffy (unit of time defined by basic timer frequency).
Mark
A notch made in an animal's ear or hide to indicate ownership.
Tick
(colloquial) A short period of time, particularly a second.
I'll be back in a tick.
Mark
A sign, such as a cross, made in lieu of a signature.
Tick
(video games) A periodic increment of damage or healing caused by an ongoing status effect.
Mark
A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
Tick
A mark (✓) made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement.
Indicate that you are willing to receive marketing material by putting a tick in the box
Mark
A number, letter, or symbol used to indicate various grades of academic achievement
Got a mark of 95 instead of 100.
Tick
(birdwatching) A bird seen (or heard) by a birdwatcher, for the first time that day, year, trip, etc., and thus added to a list of observed birds.
Mark
Often marks An appraisal; a rating
Earned high marks from her superiors.
Tick
(uncountable) Ticking.
Mark
A knot or piece of material placed at various measured lengths on a sounding line to indicate the depth of the water.
Tick
A sheet that wraps around a mattress; the cover of a mattress, containing the filling.
Mark
A Plimsoll mark.
Tick
Credit, trust.
Mark
A distinctive trait or property
Good manners are the mark of a civilized person.
Tick
A goat.
Tickhill, Tickham, Ticknock, Tickenhall Drive, Tickenhill Manor, Tickenhurst
Mark
A recognized standard of quality
Schoolwork that is not up to the mark.
Tick
To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock.
Mark
A lasting effect
The experience had left its mark on all of us.
Tick
To make a tick or checkmark.
Mark
A specific model, type, or iteration, as of a product or machine, especially when part of a series. Usually used with a number
The mark IV model of this car.
Tick
To work or operate, especially mechanically.
He took the computer apart to see how it ticked.
I wonder what makes her tick.
Mark
Importance; prominence
"a fellow of no mark nor likelihood" (Shakespeare).
Tick
To strike gently; to pat.
Mark
Notice; attention
A matter unworthy of mark.
Tick
To add (a bird) to a list of birds that have been seen (or heard).
Mark
A target
"A mounted officer would be a conspicuous mark" (Ambrose Bierce).
Tick
(intransitive) To go on trust, or credit.
Mark
Something that one wishes to achieve; a goal.
Tick
(transitive) To give tick; to trust.
Mark
An object or point that serves as a guide.
Tick
Credit; trust; as, to buy on, or upon, tick.
Mark
(Slang) A person who is the intended victim of a swindler; a dupe.
Tick
Any one of numerous species of large parasitic mites which attach themselves to, and suck the blood of, cattle, dogs, and many other animals. When filled with blood they become ovate, much swollen, and usually livid red in color. Some of the species often attach themselves to the human body. The young are active and have at first but six legs.
Mark
(Sports) The place from which racers begin and sometimes end their contest.
Tick
The cover, or case, of a bed, mattress, etc., which contains the straw, feathers, hair, or other filling.
Mark
A point reached or gained
The halfway mark of the race.
Tick
A quick, audible beat, as of a clock.
Mark
A record
Set a new mark in the long jump.
Tick
Any small mark intended to direct attention to something, or to serve as a check.
Mark
A strike or spare in bowling.
Tick
The whinchat; - so called from its note.
Mark
A stationary ball in lawn bowling; a jack.
Tick
To go on trust, or credit.
Mark
A boundary between countries.
Tick
To give tick; to trust.
Mark
A tract of land in medieval England and Germany held in common by a community.
Tick
To make a small or repeating noise by beating or otherwise, as a watch does; to beat.
Mark
(Computers) A character or feature in a file, record, or data stream used to locate a specific point or condition.
Tick
To strike gently; to pat.
Stand not ticking and toying at the branches.
Mark
In Arthurian legend, a king of Cornwall who was the husband of Iseult and the uncle of her lover Tristan.
Tick
To check off by means of a tick or any small mark; to score.
When I had got all my responsibilities down upon my list, I compared each with the bill and ticked it off.
Mark
An English and Scottish unit of currency that was equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence.
Tick
A metallic tapping sound;
He counted the ticks of the clock
Mark
Any of several European units of weight that were equal to about 8 ounces (227 grams), used especially for weighing gold and silver.
Tick
Any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals
Mark
A deutsche mark.
Tick
A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.;
As he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
Mark
A markka.
Tick
A light mattress
Mark
To make a visible trace or impression on, as with a spot, line, or dent
Marked the wall with a crayon.
Tick
Make a clicking or ticking sound;
The clock ticked away
Mark
To form, make, or depict by making a mark
Marked a square on the board.
Tick
Make a sound like a clock or a timer;
The clocks were ticking
The grandfather clock beat midnight
Mark
To supply with natural markings
Gray fur that is marked with stripes.
Tick
Sew;
Tick a mattress
Mark
To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark
Marked the spot where the treasure was buried.
A career marked for glory.
Tick
Put a check mark on or next to;
Please check each name on the list
Tick off the items
Mark
To distinguish or characterize
The exuberance that marks her writings.
Marked the occasion with celebrations.
Mark
To make conspicuous
A concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.
Mark
To set off or separate by or as if by a line or boundary
Marked off the limits of our property.
Mark
To attach or affix identification, such as a price tag or maker's label, to.
Mark
To evaluate (academic work) according to a scale of letters or numbers; grade.
Mark
To give attention to; notice
Mark her expression of discontent. Mark my words.
Mark
To take note of in writing; write down
Marked the appointment on my calendar.
Mark
Sports & Games To record (the score) in various games.
Mark
(Sports) To guard (an opponent), as in soccer.
Mark
To make a visible impression
This pen will mark under water.
Mark
To receive a visible impression
The floor marks easily.
Mark
Sports & Games To keep score.
Mark
To determine academic grades
A teacher who marks strictly.
Mark
(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
Mark
(obsolete) A boundary; a border or frontier.
Mark
(obsolete) A boundary-post or fence.
Mark
A stone or post used to indicate position and guide travellers.
Mark
(archaic) A type of small region or principality.
Mark
(historical) A common, or area of common land, especially among early Germanic peoples.
Mark
(heading) Characteristic, sign, visible impression.
Mark
An omen; a symptomatic indicator of something.
Mark
A characteristic feature.
A good sense of manners is the mark of a true gentleman.
Mark
A visible impression or sign; a blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional.
Mark
A sign or brand on a person.
Mark
A written character or sign.
The font wasn't able to render all the diacritical marks properly.
Mark
A stamp or other indication of provenance, quality etc.
With eggs, you need to check for the quality mark before you buy.
Mark
(obsolete) Resemblance, likeness, image.
Mark
A particular design or make of an item now usually with following numeral.
I am proud to present my patented travelator, mark two.
Mark
A score for finding the correct answer, or other academic achievement; the sum of such points gained as out of a possible total.
What mark did you get in your history test?
Mark
(heading) Indicator of position, objective etc.
Mark
A target for shooting at with a projectile.
Mark
An indication or sign used for reference or measurement.
I filled the bottle up to the 500ml mark.
Mark
The target or intended victim of a swindle, fixed game or con game.
Mark
(obsolete) The female genitals.
Mark
(Rugby football, Australian rules football) A catch of the ball directly from a kick of 10 metres or more without having been touched in transit, resulting in a free kick.
Mark
(sports) The line indicating an athlete's starting-point.
Mark
A score for a sporting achievement.
Mark
An official note that is added to a record kept about someone's behavior or performance.
Mark
(cooking) A specified level on a scale denoting gas-powered oven temperatures.
Now put the pastry in at 450 degrees, or mark 8.
Mark
(product design/engineering) The model number of a device; a device model.
The Mark I system had poor radar, and the Mark II was too expensive; regardless, most antiaircraft direction remained the responsibility of the Mark I Eyeball (as the jocular phrase calls it): that is, the operator's eye.
Mark
Limit or standard of action or fact.
To be within the mark
To come up to the mark
Mark
Badge or sign of honour, rank, or official station.
Mark
(archaic) Preeminence; high position.
Patricians of mark
A fellow of no mark
Mark
(logic) A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential.
Mark
(nautical) One of the bits of leather or coloured bunting placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. (The unmarked fathoms are called "deeps".)
Mark
(heading) Attention.
Mark
(archaic) Attention, notice.
His last comment is particularly worthy of mark.
Mark
Importance, noteworthiness. Generally in postmodifier “of mark”.
Mark
(obsolete) Regard; respect.
Mark
A measure of weight (especially for gold and silver), once used throughout Europe, equivalent to 8 oz.
Mark
An English and Scottish unit of currency (originally valued at one mark weight of silver), equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence.
Mark
Any of various European monetary units, especially the base unit of currency of (West) Germany between 1948 and 2002, equal to 100 pfennigs.
Mark
A coin worth one mark.
Mark
To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).
To mark a box or bale of merchandise
To mark clothing with one's name
Mark
To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
See where this pencil has marked the paper.
The floor was marked with wine and blood.
Mark
(figurative) To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).
Mark
To create an indication of (a location).
She folded over the corner of the page to mark where she left off reading.
Some animals mark their territory by urinating.
Mark
To be an indication of (something); to show where (something) is located.
This monument marks the spot where Wolfe died.
A bell marked the end of visiting hours.
Mark
To indicate (something) in writing or by other symbols.
Prices are marked on individual items.
In her Bible, the words of Christ were marked in red.
Mark
To create (a mark) on a surface.
Mark
To celebrate or acknowledge (an event) through an action of some kind.
The national holiday is marked by fireworks.
Mark
(of things) To identify (someone as a particular type of person or as having a particular role).
His courage and energy marked him as a leader.
Mark
(of people) To assign (someone) to a particular category or class.
Mark
(of people) To choose or intend (someone) for a particular end or purpose.
Mark
To be a point in time or space at which something takes place; to accompany or be accompanied by (an event, action, etc.); to coincide with.
The creek marks the boundary between the two farms.
That summer marked the beginning of her obsession with cycling.
Mark
To be typical or characteristic of (something).
Mark
To distinguish (one person or thing from another).
Mark
To focus one's attention on (something or someone); to pay attention to, to take note of.
Mark my words: that boy’s up to no good.
Mark
(dated) To become aware of (something) through the physical senses.
Mark
To hold (someone) in one's line of sight.
Mark
To indicate the correctness of and give a score to (a school assignment, exam answers, etc.).
The teacher had to spend her weekend marking all the tests.
Mark
To record that (someone) has a particular status.
To mark a student absent.
Mark
To keep account of; to enumerate and register; to keep score.
To mark the points in a game of billiards or a card game
Mark
(sports) To follow a player not in possession of the ball when defending, to prevent them receiving a pass easily.
Mark
(Australian rules football) To catch the ball directly from a kick of 15 metres or more without having been touched in transit, resulting in a free kick.
Mark
(golf) To put a marker in the place of one's ball.
Mark
(singing) To sing softly, sometimes an octave lower than usual, in order to protect one's voice during a rehearsal.
Mark
Alternative form of march.
Mark time, mark!
Forward, mark!
Mark
A license of reprisals. See Marque.
Mark
An old weight and coin. See Marc.
Mark
The unit of monetary account of the German Empire, equal to 23.8 cents of United States money (1913); the equivalent of one hundred pfennigs. Also, a silver coin of this value. The unit was retained by subsequent German states up to the time of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 1995, the value was approximately 65 cents American. In 1999 it began to be superseded by the Euro as a unit of currency in Germany and throughout much of the European union.
Mark
A visible sign or impression made or left upon anything; esp., a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace.
The Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
Mark
A character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark.
The mark of the artisan is found upon the most ancient fabrics that have come to light.
Mark
A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark.
Mark
A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark.
I have some marks of yours upon my pate.
Mark
An evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character.
The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation.
Mark
That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach.
France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland.
Whate'er the motive, pleasure is the mark.
Mark
Attention, regard, or respect.
As much in mock as mark.
Mark
Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark.
Mark
Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.
In the official marks invested, youAnon do meet the Senate.
Mark
Preëminence; high position; as, patricians of mark; a fellow of no mark.
Mark
A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential.
Mark
A number or other character used in registering; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness.
Mark
Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants.
Mark
One of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called "deeps."
Mark
To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing.
Mark
To be a mark upon; to designate; to indicate; - used literally and figuratively; as, this monument marks the spot where Wolfe died; his courage and energy marked him for a leader.
Mark
To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor.
Mark
To keep account of; to enumerate and register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or cards.
Mark
To notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard; as, mark my words.
Mark
To take particular notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark.
Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief.
Mark
A number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance);
She made good marks in algebra
Grade A milk
What was your score on your homework?
Mark
A distinguishing symbol;
The owner's mark was on all the sheep
Mark
A reference point to shoot at;
His arrow hit the mark
Mark
A visible indication made on a surface;
Some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks
Paw prints were everywhere
Mark
The impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember;
It was in London that he made his mark
He left an indelible mark on the American theater
Mark
A symbol of disgrace or infamy;
And the Lord set a mark upon Cain
Mark
Formerly the basic unit of money in Germany
Mark
Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel
Mark
A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
Mark
A written or printed symbol (as for punctuation);
His answer was just a punctuation mark
Mark
A perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened);
He showed signs of strain
They welcomed the signs of spring
Mark
The shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament
Mark
An indication of damage
Mark
Marking consisting of crossing lines
Mark
Something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal;
The new advertising campaign was a bell ringer
Scored a bull's eye
Hit the mark
The president's speech was a home run
Mark
Attach a tag or label to;
Label these bottles
Mark
Designate as if by a mark;
This sign marks the border
He indicated where the border ended
Mark
Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
His modesty distinguishes him form his peers
Mark
Mark by some ceremony or observation;
We marked the anniversary of his death
Mark
Make or leave a mark on;
Mark the trail so that we can find our way back
Mark
To accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful;
He denounced the government action
She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock
Mark
Notice or perceive;
She noted that someone was following her
Mark my words
Mark
Mark with a scar;
The skin disease scarred his face permanently
Mark
Make small marks into the surface of;
Score the clay before firing it
Mark
Establish as the highest level or best performance;
Set a record
Mark
Make underscoring marks
Mark
Remove from a list;
Cross the name of the dead person off the list
Mark
Put a check mark on or next to;
Please check each name on the list
Tick off the items
Mark
Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation;
Grade tests
Score the SAT essays
Mark homework
Mark
Insert punctuation marks into
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