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

Several individuals tied to Sepehr Energy Jahan were also sanctioned for manipulating automatic identification systems, falsifying vessel markings, masking ownership, and accessing European banking channels. —Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

The marking in midfield and inside its own penalty area was abysmal. —Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025

An effective waterproof base about the thickness of a coating of paint was produced after three days of fungus growth in warm conditions, and by the fourth day the coating produced patchy yellow, orange or tan markings. —New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025

The cameras will use AI to automate inspections of guardrails, road signs and pavement markings, instantly discerning between minor problems and emergencies that warrant sending a maintenance crew. —Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 15 Nov. 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)