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

State officials insisted the removal boosted public safety by standardizing traffic markings statewide, but drew criticism for targeting designs and colors supporting the LGBTQ community. —Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

Work has already begun removing old markings from the asphalt, a Transportation Department spokesman told The News on Thursday. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026

To ensure safety around heavy machinery during these early phases, the robot will be equipped with high-visibility markings and a warning beacon. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026

In it, ink markings peppered her features, illustrating exactly where a surgeon would soon cut her skin open. —Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 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)