The difference between Magic marker and Marker

When used as nouns, magic marker means a felt-tipped pen, whereas marker means an object used to mark a location.


Marker is also verb with the meaning: to mark or write on (something) using a marker.

check bellow for the other definitions of Magic marker and Marker

  1. Magic marker as a noun:

    A felt-tipped pen.

  1. Marker as a noun:

    An object used to mark a location.

  2. Marker as a noun:

    Someone or something that marks. One who keeps account of a game played, as of billiards. A counter used in card games and other games. The soldier who forms the pilot of a wheeling column, or marks the direction of an alignment. An attachment to a sewing machine for marking a line on the fabric by creasing it.

  3. Marker as a noun:

    A real or virtual objective, something to be aimed for.

  4. Marker as a noun:

    A felt-tipped pen.

    Examples:

    "Susie used a marker to write her name on the wall."

  5. Marker as a noun (colloquial):

    Marks of ink left by this type of pen.

    Examples:

    "Susie has gotten marker all over the walls, and it looks dreadful."

  6. Marker as a noun (US, slang):

    A signed note of a debt to be paid.

  7. Marker as a noun (US, slang, figuratively):

    A nonmonetary debt owed to someone, especially in return for a favor.

    Examples:

    "We may not be able to do this alone. Maybe it’s time to call in some of our markers."

  8. Marker as a noun (paintball):

    A device that fires a paintball.

  9. Marker as a noun (sports):

    A defending player who stays close to an opponent in order to mark them. A player employed by a private club and available to compete against members.

  10. Marker as a noun:

    A gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.

  11. Marker as a noun:

    (In competition law) A recognition given by a competition authority that a company is the first to approach it to reveal the existence of a cartel, as a prelude to a formal application for leniency for the company.

  1. Marker as a verb:

    To mark or write on (something) using a marker

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