hallmarks

Meanings

• noun

  Distinctive features or qualities that identify or characterize a thing, especially a product or a brand.

  - "The hallmarks of a good leader are integrity, empathy, and effective communication."
  - "The gold standard in electronics is characterized by its hallmarks: reliability, durability, and precision."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hallmarks
marks , arks

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Variants

List of all variants of hallmarks that leads to same result
hallmark , hallmarked , hallmarking , hallmarks

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Etymology

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Originally, a mark made by a seal or stamp, especially one used as a guarantee of authenticity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hallmark' comes from Old English 'halh' meaning 'hidden or secluded place' and 'marc' meaning 'mark'.

2. The Assay Office in London, founded in 1300, is the oldest existing hallmarking authority in the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Branding: The process of creating a unique identity for a product or service through various marketing and branding strategies, including the use of hallmarks.

2. Authenticity: The quality of being genuine or true to one's origin or character, as denoted by the presence of hallmarks.

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Culture

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In art, hallmarks are used to authenticate the origin and authenticity of a piece. In literature, the term can refer to distinctive traits or characteristics of a particular style or genre.

How to Memorize "hallmarks"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a stamp or seal leaving a distinct mark, like a hallmark.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a guarantee or a mark of authenticity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'H' for 'distinctive features', 'A' for 'authenticity', 'L' for 'leadership qualities', and 'M' for 'mark of authenticity'.

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