hallmark
/ˈhɔːlmɑːrk/
noun
- A distinctive feature or characteristic that is typical of something or someone.
- The use of bright colors is a hallmark of her painting style.
- Punctuality has always been a hallmark of his professional behavior.
- Clear communication is the hallmark of a good leader.
- An official mark stamped on gold, silver, or platinum items to indicate purity, origin, or maker.
- Jewelers check the hallmark to verify the metal's quality.
- Antique silverware often carries a hallmark from the city where it was made.
- The ring had a tiny hallmark on the inside showing it was 18-karat gold.
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verb
- To stamp or mark an item, especially precious metal, with an official hallmark.
- They hallmarked the new collection of bracelets with the company's logo.
- The silversmith hallmarked each piece before selling it.
- All gold bars must be hallmarked by an approved assay office.
- To be a typical or defining feature of something.
- The use of local ingredients hallmarks the restaurant's menu.
- Innovation hallmarks this company's approach to technology.
- A sense of humor hallmarks her writing style.
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