marked (off)

verb

Definition of marked (off)next
past tense of mark (off)
as in defined
to mark the limits of marked off the outline of the mural first

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  1. defined
  2. limited
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  • The study defined high-exposure counties as having median annual emissions of 51 pounds of ethylbenzene and 44 pounds of toulene.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of defined
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  • One of the biggest advantages of owning your own stadium is no longer being a tenant, which has limited control over revenue.
    — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • However, their effectiveness may be limited when targets appear at close range or operate in environments where reaction time and maneuvering space are restricted.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Marked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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