marking

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

Examples of marking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hur spent a year investigating how documents with classified markings ended up in a garage in Biden’s Delaware home and at an office in Washington. —Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024

The jet black hide of a bull sable is accented with stark white markings on the belly and face. —Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024

This butterfly has brown spots on its upper wing, with four black markings on each wing, and the bottom wings are brown. —Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 9 July 2024

During their visits, researchers found three snakes with distinctive yellow markings, the study said. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

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)