Punctuation mark

Pronunciation: /ˌpəŋktʃuˈeɪʃən ˈmɑɹk/

Punctuation mark (noun)

  1. A symbol in writing that helps show pauses, stops, questions, or the meaning of sentences.
  2. A character used in digital text to organize sentences and make the message easier to understand.

Examples

  • A punctuation mark helps readers understand the sentence.
  • She checks each punctuation mark before she submits the work.