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Definition of Hallmark
1. Noun. A distinctive characteristic or attribute.
Exact synonyms: Earmark, Stylemark, Trademark
Generic synonyms: Characteristic
Specialized synonyms: Mold, Mould
Derivative terms: Earmark
Generic synonyms: Characteristic
Specialized synonyms: Mold, Mould
Derivative terms: Earmark
2. Noun. A mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity.
Exact synonyms: Assay-mark, Authentication
Generic synonyms: Mark, Marker, Marking
Derivative terms: Authenticate
Generic synonyms: Mark, Marker, Marking
Derivative terms: Authenticate
Definition of Hallmark
1. n. The official stamp of the Goldsmiths' Company and other assay offices, in the United Kingdom, on gold and silver articles, attesting their purity. Also used figuratively; -- as, a word or phrase lacks the hall-mark of the best writers.
Definition of Hallmark
1. to mark with an official stamp [v -ED, -ING, -S]