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

My only gripe is the lane markings. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 30 May 2026

The line there was visible, demarcated by a wide dirt path and small yellow markings. —Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

This can occur with or without skin markings, which may be mistaken for seemingly benign culprits like bug bites or an allergic reaction. —Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 29 May 2026

The Idaho Transportation Department plans to restripe a section of Interstate 84 between Meridian and Nampa, in the days after work-zone lane markings caused confusion among drivers and at least one near collision. —Rose Evans may 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 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)