"end mark" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: end marks [plural]
Etymology: From end + mark. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|end|mark}} end + mark Head templates: {{en-noun}} end mark (plural end marks)
  1. (grammar) A punctuation mark occurring at the end of a clause or sentence. Categories (topical): Grammar Synonyms: endmark
    Sense id: en-end_mark-en-noun-PpVBV~gd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
  2. (typography, graphic design) A typographic element that signals the end of an article. Often they are simple bullets, but they can also be intricate symbols. Categories (topical): Graphic design, Typography
    Sense id: en-end_mark-en-noun-wUcMt9A5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Topics: arts, graphic-design, media, publishing, typography

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