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earlier mark

[/ˈɜːr.li.ər mɑːrk/]
noun phrasepl: earlier marks
marca anterior
1. A previous sign, indication, or score that was recorded or achieved before the current one
The athlete's earlier mark was not as impressive as today's performance.
A marca anterior do atleta não era tão impressionante quanto o desempenho de hoje.
2. In archery or target sports, a previous target point or scoring zone
The archer aimed to exceed her earlier mark from the competition last month.
A arqueira procurou superar sua marca anterior da competição do mês passado.
3. In academic or professional contexts, a previous grade, score, or benchmark
His earlier mark in mathematics was a C, but he improved significantly.
Sua marca anterior em matemática era um C, mas ele melhorou significativamente.
Synonyms
previous markprior scoreformer benchmarkpast achievement
Antonyms
later marksubsequent scorecurrent mark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marca anterior
standard usage in sports and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
marca anterior/pontuação anterior
commonly used in sports commentary
São Paulo
marca anterior/desempenho anterior
used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
marca anterior/registo anterior
'registo' more commonly used for official records

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat an earlier mark
improve upon an earlier mark
fall short of an earlier mark
set an earlier mark
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