hallmark
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/noun
उच्चारण हॉल्मार्क
पहचान, विशेषता, ख़ास निशानी
Core word
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[C] ~ (of sth/sb)
a feature or quality that is typical of somebody or something
पहचान, विशेषता, ख़ास निशानी
- Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
- The attack had all the hallmarks of a planned operation.
- Clear explanations are the hallmark of Radhika's teaching.
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- Good manners are the hallmark of a well-brought-up child.
- Speed and precision are the hallmarks of this bowler.
- A calm voice is the hallmark of an experienced teacher.
Synonyms characteristic feature trademark stamp sign
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[C]
a mark put on gold, silver and platinum objects to show their quality and purity
हॉलमार्क, शुद्धता का चिह्न
- Always buy gold jewellery with a BIS hallmark.
- The hallmark on the silver spoon proved that it was genuine.
- The jeweller showed us the hallmark stamped inside the ring.
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- Check for a hallmark before you pay for a gold chain.
- Hallmarks guarantee that the silver is genuine.
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[T, usually passive]
to put a hallmark on gold, silver or platinum objects
हॉलमार्क लगाना, शुद्धता की मुहर लगाना
- All gold jewellery must now be hallmarked before sale.
- The shop owner had all the bangles hallmarked.
- The ring was sent away to be hallmarked.
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- Gold sellers must have all their ornaments hallmarked by law.
- Silver items are hallmarked at an assay office.
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the hallmark of + noun
Hallmark means a typical feature or quality that clearly shows what something is. Use of to link it to the thing it marks.
Hallmark का अर्थ किसी वस्तु या व्यक्ति की ऐसी विशिष्ट पहचान है जो उसे स्पष्ट रूप से दर्शाती हो; उससे जोड़ने के लिए 'of' आता है।
- Patience is the hallmark of a good teacher.
- Simple language is the hallmark of her writing.
bear / have the hallmark of
Bear the hallmark of means to show the typical features of something. It is common in formal writing.
'Bear the hallmark of' का अर्थ किसी चीज़ की विशेषताएँ दिखाना है; यह औपचारिक लेखन में आम है।
- The plan bears all the hallmarks of careful thinking.
hallmark (mark on metal)
A hallmark is also an official mark stamped on gold, silver or platinum to show purity. In India gold jewellery carries a BIS hallmark.
Hallmark सोने, चाँदी या प्लैटिनम पर लगा सरकारी निशान भी है जो शुद्धता बताता है; भारत में सोने पर BIS hallmark होता है।
- Always check the BIS hallmark on gold jewellery.
hallmark (verb)
As a verb, hallmark means to stamp a hallmark on metal. It is used mainly in the passive or in trade contexts.
क्रिया के रूप में 'hallmark' का अर्थ धातु पर hallmark की मुहर लगाना है।
- The jeweller hallmarks every ring before sale.
- The bangles were hallmarked at the assay office.
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adjective + hallmark
trueunmistakabledistinctiveclearobvioususual
- Honesty was the unmistakable hallmark of the leader.
verb + hallmark
bearcarryshowbecomehavestamp with
- The jewellery bears the BIS hallmark.
hallmark + preposition
of qualityof excellenceof a good studenton gold
- Regular revision is the hallmark of a good student.
noun + hallmark
qualitystyledesignergoldsilver
- Quality hallmark labels build customers' trust.
hallmark + noun
centrestampmarknumber
- The hallmark number is engraved inside the ring.
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- Radhika's clear handwriting is the hallmark of her answer sheets.
राधिका की साफ़ लिखावट उसकी उत्तर-पुस्तिकाओं की पहचान है।
- Courtesy is the hallmark of an educated person.
शिष्टता शिक्षित व्यक्ति की पहचान है।
- The film bears the hallmark of its director's bold style.
फ़िल्म पर उसके निर्देशक की साहसिक शैली की स्पष्ट छाप है।
- Before buying a gold chain, she looked for the hallmark.
सोने की चेन ख़रीदने से पहले उसने hallmark देखा।
- Punctuality has been the hallmark of the railway's new express service.
समय की पाबंदी रेलवे की नई एक्सप्रेस सेवा की पहचान रही है।
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✗ Hard work is the hallmark for success.
✓ Hard work is the hallmark of success.
Hallmark takes of, not for.
'Hallmark' के बाद 'of' आता है, 'for' नहीं।
✗ The gold was hallmark by the jeweller.
✓ The gold was hallmarked by the jeweller.
The passive needs the past participle hallmarked.
Passive में past participle 'hallmarked' चाहिए।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
In India, gold hallmarking is done under the Bureau of Indian Standards.
GK के अनुसार भारत में सोने की hallmarking भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो (Bureau of Indian Standards) के अंतर्गत होती है।