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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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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