Mark (designation)
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Mark can be used to indicate series or model number of a production line. Because a mark is often made to measure height or progress, by metonymy the word mark is used to mean a level of development, and level designations like "Mark I", "Mark II" etc. come to be used as proper names. Examples include the Lincoln Continental Marks Series[1], various Mark 1[2] and Mark I computers. Mk. sometimes abbreviates such nominal uses of Mark.
In other words, "Mark" (or Mk.) refers to the development of something, say, a prototype. The first product would be known as Mark 1. Then changes would be made, the second, revised product would be known as Mark 2. If more changes are added, the third product is called Mark 3, and so on.
[edit] In Fiction
- In the Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun series, the GDI powerhouse is known as the "Mammoth Mk. II," denoting that it is the second in its class.
- In Battlefield 2142, the European Union employs the Mk I Titan as an aerial transport and assault platform. (The Pan-Asian Coalition, in contrast, uses the Type 2 Titan.)
- In Fallout (computer game), there is a lot of equipment with Mark II designation (eg. Power Armor MkII)
