hallmark

UK
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
hallmarknoun
hallmarks
pl
UK
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
Translations
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
Definitions
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
hallmarked
Past Simple
hallmarked
Past Participle
hallmarking
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
Translations
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
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
Used attributively before a noun to mean 'characteristic' or 'typical'.
Definitions
Characteristic or typical; serving as a distinctive feature.
Hallmark symptoms of the infection include severe fatigue and loss of appetite.