MARK AGAINST

Definition: To make a negative note or assessment of something, indicating a criticism or disapproval.

Synonyms: Blemish, Blemish On, Strike Against, Blemish Upon, Blemish For

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The grammatical errors in your essay are a mark against your writing skills.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: Good morning, Sarah. I wanted to discuss the progress report on the project. Did you have a chance to review it?B: Good morning, Alex. Yes, I did. Overall, it's looking good, but I do have a mark against the timeline for Phase 2. It seems we're running behind schedule.A: I see. That's concerning. What seems to be the main issue causing the delay?B: It appears that some of the key resources weren't allocated properly, leading to bottlenecks in development.A: Understood. Let's schedule a meeting with the team to address this issue and come up with a plan to get back on track.
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