"The Mark" refers to the forced use of the alleged name of the Antichrist or the presumed "Number of the Beast" (666), which it is claimed will be required to be imposed upon all persons as a condition of being able to engage in commerce as noted in the Book of Revelation of the Christian Bible.
A "mark" - the slang term for the victim of a con game or as an intended victim of an assassination.
When a trademark is used as a brand name to identify a product, or a service mark is used to identify the producer of services, either type is commonly referred to as a mark.
To mark in association football (or soccer) is to have a player follow an opposing striker or other prominent player, and attempt to prevent them getting control of the ball and/or scoring.
A mark in Australian Rules Football is a "clean" catch from a kick by another player, from either team. For a mark to be paid the ball must not have touched the ground or another player. A player taking a mark is entitled to a free kick, from behind the point at which the ball was caught.
