At first, people used hallmark to name that mark of excellence from Goldsmiths' Hall, but over the years the word came to refer to any mark guaranteeing purity or genuineness, and eventually to any …

HALLMARK definition: 1. a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing: 2. in the UK, an official mark put on…. Learn more.

hallmark noun 1. trademark, indication, badge, emblem, sure sign, telltale sign a technique that has become the hallmark of their films

HALLMARK definition: an official mark or stamp indicating a standard of purity, used in marking gold and silver articles assayed by the Goldsmiths' Company of London; plate mark.

If something is the hallmark of or has/ bears all the hallmarks of something, it has all the essential features associated with that thing. If somebody leaves/ stamps their hallmark on something, they …

A hallmark is a distinctive characteristic of something or someone. That can mean a literal symbol on the bottom of a piece of pottery, or just a rock star's signature hair style.

Over time, the concept of a 'hallmark' evolved beyond precious metals to refer to any distinguishing feature or characteristic that sets something apart and serves as a mark of quality, authenticity, or …

HALLMARK meaning: 1 : a quality, ability, etc., that is typical of a particular person or thing; 2 : an official mark that is put on gold and silver objects in Britain to indicate their purity

hallmark definition: distinguishing characteristic or feature of something. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "hallmark of".

A hallmark is an official mark put on things made of gold, silver, or platinum that indicates the quality of the metal, where the object was made, and who made it.