hallmark
A distinguishing characteristicA distinguishing characteristic.
» Othering is a hallmark of fascism.
Поділ на «своїх» і «чужих» — характерна ознака фашизму.
Meaning
2 senses(figuratively)A distinguishing characteristic.
Kennzeichen
при́знакpríznak, крите́рийkritɛ́rij, си́мволsímvol
a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something
An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office, on items made of precious metals.
Repunze, Punze
про́баpróba, клеймо́klejmó
Examples
6 sentencesOthering is a hallmark of fascism.
Поділ на «своїх» і «чужих» — характерна ознака фашизму.
The hallmark of a sociopath is a lack of empathy.
deDas kennzeichnende Merkmal eines Soziopathen ist Mangel an Einfühlungsvermögen.
A certain hallmark of wisdom is the cheerful benevolence it confers.
A hallmark of fascism is the consolidation of state, media, and corporate power.
His easy charm and wit were the hallmarks of William's charisma.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
1721. From hall + mark, from Goldsmiths' Hall in London, the site of the assay office, off1721. From hall + mark, from Goldsmiths' Hall in London, the site of the assay office, official stamp of purity in gold and silver articles. The general sense of “mark of quality” first recorded 1864. Use as a verb from 1773.
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Forms
plural: hallmarksSynonyms
5 synonyms- a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something:trademarkearmarkstylemark
- a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity:authenticationassay-mark