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

Quarters, dimes and nickels minted during 2026 will bear special designs or markings reflecting milestones related to the nation's founding in 1976. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025

Spillner was still in her clothing and no visible gunpowder markings or bullet holes were discovered, police said. —Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025

The men appeared to be in plainclothes and wearing no insignia or other markings identifying them as law enforcement. —Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025

Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025

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)