marking

1 of 2

noun

mark·​ing ˈmär-kiŋ 

1

: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark

2

a

: a mark made

b

: arrangement, pattern, or disposition of marks

marking

2 of 2

present participle of mark entry 2

Examples of marking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Later photographs revealed depth markings on the bow and sail, supporting assessments that the craft could operate fully or almost fully submerged. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

At that spot is a yellow pedestrian crossing sign — but no beacon, crosswalk or other road markings to help pedestrians safely cross. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

The marking appears to be the pawprint of a dog waltzing through a local construction site. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Oct. 2026

The flan in the cold holding in the front area does not have date markings. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for marking

• barking
• harking
• parking
• sparking
• benchmarking
• earmarking
• embarking
• remarking
• disembarking
• watermarking

Kids Definition

marking

noun

mark·​ing ˈmär-kiŋ 

1

: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark

the teacher's marking was considered to be fair

2

: a mark made

3

: an arrangement or pattern of marks (as on the coat of an animal)