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teken — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • character noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
  • mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  • sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
  • token noun A small object, coin, or piece of metal or plastic used in place of money, such as for a subway turnstile or arcade machine.
  • vestige noun A footprint left in the ground.

Senses

teken is used for these senses in English:

  • character (countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.
  • mark An indication or sign used for reference or measurement. [from 14th c.]
  • sign An omen.
  • sign A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
  • token Something serving as an expression of something else.
  • vestige A mark left on the earth by a foot.

character — full definition

  1. noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
  2. noun The combination of qualities and traits that make up a person's nature, especially their moral strength or honesty.
  3. noun A single letter, digit, or symbol, especially in writing or computing.
  4. noun A distinctive or unusual person, often amusing or eccentric.

mark — full definition

  1. noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  2. noun A number or grade given for the quality of academic work.
  3. noun A target, or the intended victim of a scam.
  4. verb To put a visible sign or symbol on something, or to grade schoolwork.
  5. verb To acknowledge or celebrate an event.
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