recognition marks

[/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən mɑːrks/]
nounpl: recognition marks
marcas de identificação
1. Distinctive signs, symbols, or characteristics used to identify or distinguish someone or something
The recognition marks on the aircraft include special paint schemes and insignia.
As marcas de identificação da aeronave incluem esquemas especiais de pintura e insígnias.
2. Physical features or distinguishing features that serve to identify a person, animal, or object
The witness provided recognition marks such as scars and tattoos to help identify the suspect.
A testemunha forneceu marcas de identificação como cicatrizes e tatuagens para ajudar a identificar o suspeito.
3. Marks or notations indicating successful completion or approval of an examination or task
The teacher placed recognition marks on the student's assignment to indicate excellent work.
A professora colocou marcas de reconhecimento na tarefa do aluno para indicar um trabalho excelente.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'marcas de identificação' is commonly used in official contexts such as law enforcement, military operations, and academic assessments. The term is particularly important in Brazilian security and identification protocols, where distinguishing characteristics are legally documented for identification purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
identifying marksdistinguishing featuresidentification symbolscharacteristic signsbadges of identification
Antonyms / Antônimos
unmarkedindistinguishable featuresgeneric traits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
marcas de identificação
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
marcas de reconhecimento
Alternative form also commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
marcas de identificação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'sinais de reconhecimento'
Rio de Janeiro
marcas identificadoras
Colloquial variant in casual speech

Related Words

identificationdistinguishing characteristicshallmarksinsigniatrademarkbadgemarker

Related Idioms & Phrases

bear the recognition marks of
have all the recognition marks of
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