a line, scratch, cut, stain etc that spoils the appearance of something; a sign or indication
blemish; character
Cases of word usage
1) the punctuation mark (apostrophe)
2) the mark *, used to call attention to something, to show that letters are emitted etc (asterisk)
3) (to produce) a mark etc. that spoils the beauty or perfection (blemish)
4) a large mark (especially on the skin) (blotch)
5) to mark the scale of a (thermometer, gauge or other measuring instrument) (calibrate)
6) to show or mark (something) in a special way (characterize)
7) the punctuation mark (,) (comma)
8) (placed after the noun) appointed to a position (but not yet installed); to mark or point out (something) clearly (designate)
9) small round mark (as over the letter i and j) (dot)
10) a mark left on a soft surface by a foot (footprint)