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

From body art to medical markings The technology’s potential extends beyond people who want to hide a tattoo for a job interview or reveal a different design on another day. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Pictures show a thick, greenish-brown patina covering its surface, though some of the original markings remain visible. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Differences in wrinkling, color, markings, grain and veining are inherent characteristics of the material, making each pair subtly unique without affecting its quality or performance. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Signposting the role of the author with all these markings is, to some extent, fair. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 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)