Take is easy around university with Mark (6)

I believe the answer is:

result

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'mark' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for result that I've seen before include "End - issue" , "Final outcome" , "Verdict" , "'Outcome, consequence (6)'" , "Ulster (anag) - outcome" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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