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

Eight muscular feet tall, it is carved from cork and then selectively painted—a distant echo of tribal markings. —Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026

Keep in mind that markings vary by category and period—and never hesitate to ask a seller for detailed photos or a condition report. —Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

The stairs and walls were bare cement, with the white markings from construction still on them. —Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026

Several buildings in the historic district have markings to show just how high the water got. —Dennis Valera, CBS News, 27 Apr. 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)