hallmark

/'hɔ:lmɑ:k/
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hallmark

A hallmark on the silver spoon indicates its purity and origin.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An official mark stamped on gold, silver, or platinum articles to certify their purity and origin: A hallmark is a small, official symbol or series of symbols stamped onto precious metal items, guaranteeing their quality and authenticity according to legal standards.
    • A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially one of excellence: A hallmark is a typical quality or feature that is easily recognized and indicates the nature or excellence of a person or thing.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Official Mark):

    • The antique silver spoon bore the hallmark of a London silversmith from 1892.
    • Before buying the bracelet, she checked for the hallmark to ensure it was genuine sterling silver.

  • Noun (Distinctive Feature):

    • Attention to detail is the hallmark of a true craftsman.
    • The film's witty dialogue and fast pace are the hallmarks of the director's style.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be the hallmark of something": to be a typical and defining feature of something.
    • Innovation has always been the hallmark of this technology company.
  • "to bear the hallmark(s) of": to show the typical signs or characteristics of something.
    • The attack bore all the hallmarks of a professional operation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hallmarked (adj): (of a precious metal item) officially stamped with a hallmark.
    • The auction featured a collection of hallmarked Georgian silver.
  • Hallmarking (n): The official process of assaying and marking precious metals.
    • The system of hallmarking protects consumers from fraud.
Synonyms
  • Trademark: A distinctive characteristic or feature, especially one associated with a particular person or thing.
  • Stamp: A distinctive character or impression.
  • Emblem: A thing serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept.
  • Characteristic: A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing.
Related Phrases
  • Hallmark of quality: A phrase emphasizing that a feature is a sign of high standards.
    • Reliability is the hallmark of quality in this brand's products.
  • Hallmark event: A significant or defining event (this is a common compound usage).
    • The treaty signing was a hallmark event in diplomatic history.
Idioms
  • To have all the hallmarks of: To possess all the typical signs or characteristics of something (often something negative).
    • The scheme had all the hallmarks of a classic financial scam.
hallmark

A hallmark on the silver spoon indicates its purity and origin.

Noun
  1. a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
  2. a distinctive characteristic or attribute

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