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

Dallas removing decorative crosswalks after state order For many residents and business owners, the crosswalks symbolized more than just street markings. —Marissa Armas, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

Now his storied career adds a milestone marking longevity – a testament to how much James has been available to play during his 23-year career. —Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026

The final emotional marking on Chopin’s score is smorzando—dying away. —Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026

Interrogation footage of their imprisonment is played from a compact disc on their laptop and refilmed by a handheld camera; the closeup camera lingers on their bodies – retelling the skin as a map with its own markings. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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)