markervalue
nounUK /ˈmɑːkəˌvæljuː/
US /ˈmɑːrkərˌvæljuː/
A markervalue is a special number that tells you where something is or how much it is.
The markervalue on the map showed us exactly where the treasure was hidden.
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2. A number used in a game to show a player's points.
Her markervalue went up by ten after she found the golden coin.
3. A label on a chart that marks an important point.
The teacher put a markervalue on the graph to show the highest temperature.
4. A setting on a machine that shows its current level.
The markervalue on the oven showed that it was hot enough to bake cookies.