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 poll itself had all the markings of a genuine survey, even providing a methodology, margin of error, and a detailed breakdown. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026

Upon discovering the tagging, staff and equipment were mobilized to remove the markings from the municipal sidewalks through cleaning and power washing, the statement says. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

The red vehicle then quickly merged to the left and cut across the white onramp markings to get on the highway, Lawrence said. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026

Investigators said Davis then merged left and cut across the white on-ramp markings to get on the highway. — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 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)