hallmark

UK
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/

Translations

hallmarknoun
hallmarks
pl
UK
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
The jeweler checked the hallmark on the silver ring.
Ювелир проверил пробу на серебряном кольце.
отличительная черта
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
Честность - это отличительная черта хорошего лидера.
Additional translations
hallmarkverb
hallmarked
Past Simple
hallmarked
Past Participle
hallmarking
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
ставить пробу
The jeweler will hallmark the gold ring to certify its purity.
Ювелир поставит пробу на золотом кольце, чтобы подтвердить его чистоту.
Additional translations
hallmarkadjective
UK
/ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
Used attributively before a noun to mean 'characteristic' or 'typical'.

Definitions

hallmarknoun
A mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum, certifying their standard of purity.
The jeweler showed me the hallmark on the inside of the ring to prove its authenticity.
A distinctive feature, especially one of excellence.
Attention to detail is a hallmark of her work.
hallmarkverb
To stamp or imprint a mark indicating quality or authenticity.
The jeweler hallmarked the gold ring to certify its purity.
To be a distinctive characteristic of; to characterize.
Integrity and compassion hallmark her approach to leadership.
hallmarkadjective
Characteristic or typical; serving as a distinctive feature.
Hallmark symptoms of the infection include severe fatigue and loss of appetite.