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

The inspector noted improper date marking and food storage, as well as a lack of hot water and deficiencies in employee hygiene, according to the spokesperson. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

In the 1200s, Italian papermakers developed a technology to add subtle, distinctive markings to the paper that came from their individual mills. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

The silicone sleeve on this 32-ounce glass bottle helps prevent it from cracks and chips, and the time markings remind you to drink water all day to stay hydrated. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

The poll itself had all the markings of a genuine survey, even providing a methodology, margin of error, and a detailed breakdown. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 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)