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landmark [′lan‚märk]

(cell and molecular biology)

Any distinctive feature that can be used to identify a chromosome.

(engineering)

Any fixed natural or artificial monument or object used to designate a land boundary.

(navigation)

A conspicuous natural or artificial object near or on land, other than an established aid to navigation, and observable by eye or radar; used in the piloting type of navigation.

landmark

1. Any building, structure, or place that has a special character, special historic interest, and/or special aesthetic interest, or value, as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of a nation, state, city, or town.

2. A monument, fixed object, or marker on the ground that designates the location of a land boundary.

3. A formal designation of such status for a building by a national or local authority. Also see National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places.

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