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.