noun
- a distinctive feature or characteristic that is typical of something or someone
- an official mark stamped on precious metals to certify their purity and quality
Usage: chiefly British
verb
- to be a distinctive feature or characteristic of something
Examples
- Attention to detail is a hallmark of her work.
- The hallmarks of a good leader include honesty and integrity.
- Gold jewelry often bears hallmarks indicating its purity.
- Creativity hallmarks the best scientific discoveries.
- The hallmark of this restaurant is its fresh, local ingredients.
- His paintings are hallmarked by bold colors and abstract forms.