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

The sidewalls told the story—a treadwear rating of 440 and an M+S marking. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter. — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026

The inspector noted improper food storage and marking and problems with overall cleanliness, the spokesperson said. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

When Israel introduced the yellow line, its boundaries were communicated only through a map, with no physical markings on the ground. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 30 June 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)