marker
Translation
marker, pen, sign, indicator
Examples
Use a red marker to circle the answer.
Use a red marker to circle the answer.
The blue flag is a marker for the halfway point.
The blue flag is a marker for the halfway point.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) marker a writing tool or sign He picked up a blue marker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pen, highlighter, sign, indicator
Etymology
From the verb 'mark' plus the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'something that makes a mark'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a tool for 'marking' something, like a whiteboard or a map.